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AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

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Avocado Pasta Salad

Ingredients

    Salad
    • 8 oz rotini or bow tie pasta (gluten free)
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
    • 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
    • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice
    Dressing
    • 1 ripe Avocado
    • ½ fresh Lime, juiced
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ Cup Buttermilk (I would omit, or find/make a dairy free alternative)
    • salt & pepper to taste (kosher salt)
    Instructions

    Dressing
    1. Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
    Salad
    1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
    2. Toss diced avocado with lime juice.
    3. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl gently toss with dressing. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
    4. Refrigerate before serving.

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