Avocado Pasta Salad: A Fresh Gluten-Free Delight You’ll Love
Enjoy a flavorful avocado pasta salad that's gluten-free and a perfect addition to summer picnics and barbecues.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- - Skillet
- - Colander
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 oz Gluten-Free Short Pasta brown rice or corn-based pasta recommended
- 6 slices Bacon cooked until crispy
- 4 cups Romaine Lettuce freshly chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 2 medium Avocado cubed just before serving
- 2 tablespoons Chives optional, minced
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil good quality recommended
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
How to Make Avocado Gluten-Free BLT Pasta Salad
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add gluten-free short pasta and cook until al dente, about 7-10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then crumble into pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon, freshly chopped romaine, and halved cherry tomatoes. Toss gently to combine.
- Carefully fold in cubed avocado and minced chives.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.
- Optional: Garnish with additional chives.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh, add avocado and dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.