I am being overwhelmed by basil. It is my fault. Afterall, I did plant 5 plants willingly. So starts the summer search for basil recipes. If you have any to suggest, please let me know.
Avocado Basil Pasta Salad
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked
- 2 medium avocados, coarsely chopped
- 6 bacon slices, fried crispy and crumbled
- 2/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Black pepper and salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
In a small microwave safe dish, microwave the garlic in the olive oil for about 30 seconds. In a large bowl, coat the avocado in the lemon juice (that way any leftovers will not brown). Combine the avocado with the other ingredients. Toss to combine. Serves 4.
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This sounds like a tasty pasta salad and the avocado pretty much eliminates any need for mayo. I like mayo but all too often it smothers many of the salad’s other flavors. This salad, though, sounds just about perfect just as it is.
I like that this salad is simple and easy to make. I hope you try it.
Delicious!
Absolutely!
What a clever pasta dish…must be nice and creamy with the avocado.
It is very creamy and a nice substitute for people who don’t like mayo.
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Sounds tasty. If you haven’t already make extra batches of pesto and freeze them. I just put a few tablespoons in a sandwich bag, roll and freeze. I make enough to get me through the year. They don’t take up much freezer room either.
does the color change to black? I really dislike that color in pesto 🙂
Never would have thought of putting avocados in a salad – what a terrific idea!