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Loading...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!
Bacon Avocado Tomato Pasta Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing
Total Time:
15min
Cook Time:
15min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
570
Calories
35
g
Total Fat
51
g
Total Carbs
15
g
Protein
35
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
4
| 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 |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- 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.
Copyright © 2013, Kristen Doyle
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 570
Total Fat 35 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 17 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6 g
Total Carbs 51 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugar 4 g
Protein 15 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 410 mg
Potassium 740 mg
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%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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