Best Bacon Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad Recipes
BACON AVOCADO CAPRESE PASTA SALAD
Craving fresh but need something easy to make? Toss together this simply perfect pasta salad packed with freshness: fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, arugula and avocados.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), oil, water and balsamic vinegar.
- Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
- Add drained pasta, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, arugula, bacon and avocado to balsamic vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CAPRESE PASTA SALAD (WITH AVOCADO!)
This will be one of the tastiest pasta salads you've tried! It's packed with mini pasta, fresh mozzarella pears, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh avocados and a tasty balsamic glaze. In other words lots of fresh exciting flavors here!
Provided by Jaclyn
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to directions on package. Drain and let cool completely.
- In a food processor pulse 1 cup basil leaves, parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic until minced. Pour in olive oil and process until everything is finely minced. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add pasta and tomatoes to a salad bowl. Pour basil (pesto) mixture over pasta and tomatoes and toss to evenly coat.
- Add in avocados, mozzarella, basil (set some aside to garnish over top if desired), and pour in balsamic vinegar and toss just lightly.
- Serve immediately with more balsamic vinegar and parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 234 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BACON AVOCADO SALAD
Everyone in my family loves this bacon and avocado salad-even the younger kids! I serve it at pretty much every get-together I've hosted, and at this point, the recipe's been shared too many times to count. -Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place first 6 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well until blended. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine romaine, bacon, tomatoes and onion. Toss avocados with lemon juice and add to salad. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with dressing, shaking the jar to blend again if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PASTA SALAD WITH BACON AND AVOCADO
This pasta salad with bacon and avocado recipe is to die for! Creamy goodness with all your favorites mixed all in one!
Provided by JU-JUBEE
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- While pasta is cooking, place chopped avocado in a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss gently to coat.
- Rinse pasta under cool water and drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add chopped bacon, salad dressing, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, black olives, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Gently stir in avocados. Place in the refrigerator to chill, 8 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1454.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
BACON CAPRESE SALAD
In summer, I am always looking for ways to use the fresh basil and tomatoes that grow in my herb garden. This recipe combines the two flavors in a wonderful salad that you can make any time of year! -Mary Ann Turk, Joplin, MO
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Arrange cheese, tomatoes and spinach on a large serving platter; top with bacon, basil and green onions. Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
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