Description
Make this bacon and avocado pasta salad recipe with creamy lemon-thyme dressing for a fresh, flavorful summer side dish or easy dinner idea.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 5 slices of bacon (diced)
- 2 avocados (peeled, pitted, and diced)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Lemon thyme dressing-
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing- in a food processor combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Turn the blender on and add the olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified. Set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until brown and crisp (about 6-8 minutes). Drain on a plate lined with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl combine the pasta, avocado, bacon, lemon-thyme dressing, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve right away and garnish with fresh thyme.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 741
- Sugar: 4.5 g
- Sodium: 732.2 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Carbohydrates: 52.6 g
- Protein: 12.2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg