Bacon Avocado Tomato Pasta Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

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Total Time: 15 min

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Cook Time: 15 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 570

Total Fat 35g

Saturated Fat 9g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 17g

Cholesterol 35mg

Sodium 410mg

Total Carbs 51g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Total Sugars 4g

Protein 15g

Potassium 740mg

Vitamin A 892 IU; Vitamin C 19 mg; Calcium 43 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 12 IU; Folate 163 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.23 g % Daily Value*: Total Fat 51%; Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Have you ever enjoyed a B.A.T. sandwich?? B.A.T. is what I prefer over a B.L.T. Skip the lettuce and replace it with a tasty avocado. Talk about flavor! Yum!

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

1 lb. cooked rotini pasta 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved 5 slices bacon, cooked 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and diced 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp. buttermilk 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar 1/4 tsp. cracked, black pepper 1/8 tsp. dried parsley 1 pinch dried dill weed As needed Pepper, to taste 1/8 tsp. onion powder 1 garlic clove, minced

In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, bacon and half of the avocado. Set aside.
Mash the remaining avocado in a bowl, then stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk and vinegar. Add parsley, dill, pepper, onion powder, and garlic. Stir until well blended and chill until ready to serve.
Pour 1/4 – 1/2 cup of dressing over pasta salad. Toss and serve.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.