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

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
• ½ cup diced green onions
• ½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
• 1 ripe avocado, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) bottle creamy Italian salad dressing (such as Marie's®)

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.