Description

It's BBQ and picnic time where good pasta salads are a must. This one is perfect, with bowtie pasta, tomatoes, avocado, red onion and crumbled bacon served with a creamy, delicious dressing.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. bowtie pasta or other medium-sized pasta
• 1 c. halved cherry or grape tomatoes
• 2 avocados, peeled and cubed
• 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 c. diced red onion
• Creamy Dressing:
• 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 1/2 T. apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 T. sugar
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper

Steps

1. Cook bowtie pasta in well salted water according to package directions, 8-15 minutes; drain; rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
2. While pasta is cooking, fry bacon; drain on paper towels; crumble.
3. Place pasta, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, and red onion in a large bowl; add mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl; stir together until smooth.