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blt pasta salad with jalapeño avocado crema dressing

BLT Pasta Salad

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz pasta, cooked, chilled
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked, crumbled
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
  • 1 avocado, cubed

Jalapeño Avocado Crema Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/2 cup basil
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded
  • 1/2 avocado

Instructions
 

  • Prepare and mix together salad ingredients and set aside.
  • To prepare the dressing, add ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
  • Pour dressing over salad and mix together.
  • Garnish salad with extra bacon crumbles, avocado slices, and fresh basil.
  • If serving later, save avocado and lettuce to add just before serving.
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