BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado, Bacon, Cheddar & Cherry Tomatoes
A fresh, creamy, and flavor-packed pasta salad loaded with crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, or a quick family meal!
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) rotini or bowtie pasta
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let it cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the diced avocado and chopped romaine lettuce just before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes if desired, then serve and enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6–8