A delightful BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado, perfect for summer gatherings. This cold pasta dish combines classic BLT flavors with creamy avocado for a crowd-pleasing meal.
Author:Ethan Fleetwood
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:6-8 servings
Category:Salad
Method:Cold
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, chopped lettuce, and diced avocado.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
Season the dressing with salt and pepper to your liking.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.
Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, cook the pasta al dente.
Ensure the bacon is crispy before crumbling.
You can add other vegetables like red onion or cucumber if desired.
The salad can be made a few hours ahead of time and refrigerated.