Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

Avocados and shrimp are tossed with bacon, cheese, and tomatoes in this super pasta salad. Great as a side dish, but also works as a cool summer entree.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 657 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• ¼ pound bacon
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Rinse under cold running water to cool.

Step 2

Place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.

Step 3

In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, bacon, shrimp, avocados, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tomatoes, and red pepper. Serve over lettuce.