Blt Pasta Salad With Creamy Spicy Avocado Dressing Food

BLT AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
• In a large bowl whisk light mayonnaise, milk, dijon mustard, garlic and salt. Add the romaine, bacon, tomatoes and avocados. Toss lightly until coated. Sprinkle with feta cheese and pepper if desired and serve.

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.

AVOCADO BLT SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; beat at low speed until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours to blend flavors.
• Combine salad ingredients in large bowl.
• Serve with dressing.

PASTA SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
• Remove the cooked pasta,drain while running under cold water.
• Place pasta in a bowl and toss the pasta with 1/4 cup of olive oil.
• Chill the pasta in the refrigerator while preparing the other ingredients.
• Peel and cut one avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
• Mince the jalapeno pepper and garlic cloves.
• Chop the parsley and cilantro.
• To make the dressing for the salad, combine the halved avocado, half of the chopped parsley, half of the cilantro, the lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender.
• Blend until all ingredients are well mixed and add the 1 cup of olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture is creamy (resembling mayonnaise in consistency).
• If the dressing is too thick, add a little water to the blender to loosen it up.
• Set the dressing aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
• Peel 4 of the avocados, halve them, and remove the pits, and dice (I prefer larger chunks, so cut them to the size that you prefer).
• Dice the tomatoes and red onions.
• In a large bowl, combine the chilled pasta, diced avocados, tomatoes, onion, and remaining parsley and cilantro. Mix until well combined.
• Fold in the avocado dressing and mix well until all of the pasta mixture is well coated.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

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.