Pasta Salad with Bacon and Avocado

Pasta Salad with Bacon and Avocado

This pasta salad with bacon and avocado is to die for. Savory bacon, creamy avocado, briny olives, and pasta are all mixed together in a creamy Italian dressing.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
534 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
Step 3
While pasta is cooking, place chopped avocado in a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to coat.
Step 4
Rinse pasta under cool water and drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add chopped bacon, salad dressing, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, black olives, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Gently stir in avocados. Place in the refrigerator to chill, 8 hours to overnight.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 ripe avocado, chopped
  • 0.5 cup diced green onions
  • 0.5 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle creamy Italian salad dressing (such as Marie's®)

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