Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad

green pasta with veggies

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Yield

8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of ranch dressing
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 lime
  • ¼ cup of cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon of salt
  • 4 cups of grape tomatoes
  • 6 strips of bacon
  • 2 tablespoons of basil
  • 16 oz of cooked enriched or whole grain pasta
  • 1 cup of corn

Instructions

  1. Cut tomatoes in half, dice avocados, and cut the basil into ribbons.
  2. Add salad ingredients to a big bowl.
  3. In a blender, add all the dressing ingredients (ranch, avocado, lime, cilantro, salt) and process until smooth.
  4. Fold the dressing into the salad, adding salt and pepper to taste.