Creamy avocado lemon pasta salad with fresh cherry tomatoes, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and avocado chunks. This cold salad is great for potlucks, BBQ's, and holiday parties.
1: Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan set on medium/high heat on the stovetop.
2: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
3: Cook pasta according to directions then rinse under cold water.
4: Set aside in a strainer and lightly spray with cooking oil or a few splashes of olive oil.
5: Cook 8 slices of bacon or use bacon bites, then chop and set aside.
6: In a blender combine 1.5 avocados, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and a dash of salt.
7: Blend until smooth, adding a little water to achieve desired consistency.
8: Toss dressing with cold pasta and Parmesan cheese.
9: Add chopped cherry tomatoes and chopped bacon and gently mix.
10: Add the remaining chopped avocado.
11: Sprinkle a little dill on top to garnish.
12: Refrigerate until ready to serve.
