Blt Pasta Salad With Creamy Spicy Avocado Dressing Recipes

BLT PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY SPICY AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions
• Heat skillet or pan over medium heat and add bacon in a single layer. Cook until browned, flip over and continue to cook until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Cut bacon into large pieces (2-3 inches long)
• In a blender or food processor combine dressing ingredients and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large bowl combine, pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, bacon and dressing.

BLT PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor add all the ingredients and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly start adding the water to thin out the dressing to your desired consistency (a little at a time).
• Store in an airtight container (like a mason jar with a lid) and place in the refrigerator.
• In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients (except the parmesan cheese) and toss.
• Next, add half the avocado dressing, the shredded parmesan cheese and stir until evenly combined.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 5 days. When ready to use, mix in the rest of the avocado dressing and serve.

BLT SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• In Food Processor, combine all dressing ingredients; beat at low speed just until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours to blend flavors.
• At serving time, arrange salad ingredients on 6 individual plates or toss in large salad bowl.
• Serve with dressing.