BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
-
1
pound
short pasta noodles (such as shells, farfalle, cavatappi)
-
1
pound
bacon
-
1
pint
cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
-
2
cups
arugula leaves
-
1
whole
avocado, chopped
-
¼
cup
thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
-
½
cup
plain Greek yogurt (low-fat or full-fat)
-
½
cup
mayonnaise
-
2
tablespoons
white vinegar
-
1
tablespoon
fresh minced chives
-
1
tablespoon
fresh minced flat leaf parsley
-
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
-
1
teaspoon
kosher salt
-
1
teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then rinse under cool water and drain.
- 2. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, bacon, tomatoes, arugula, avocado, and red onion.
- 4. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Thin with milk if desired.
- 5. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad, toss gently, and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12
Calories
404
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
33g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
515mg
Cholesterol
29mg
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