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Bacon Avocado Tomato Pasta Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing

California Avocados are the star of the show in this tasty B.A.T Pasta salad recipe with Avocado Ranch Dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 pound rotini pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 1 diced California Avocado peeled and pit removed
  • 1/4 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 5 slices cooked bacon

For the dressing:

  • 1 California Avocado peeled and pit removed
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 pinch dried dill weed
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions

For the salad:

  • Combine pasta, tomatoes, avocados and bacon.

For the dressing:

  • Mash 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, chill until ready to serve.
  • Pour 1/4 - 1/2 cup of dressing over pasta salad. Toss. Chill until ready to serve.