The most amazing avocado pasta salad
This amazing avocado pasta salad is made with spiral pasta, seasoned chicken, bacon, and a creamy avocado ranch dressing. The dressing is made with avocados, buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a variety of seasonings. Topped with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and celery, this pasta salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
10 servings
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Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing
Seasoned Chicken (or Use Any Cooked Chicken)
Add-ins (or Use Your Own!)
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.
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Calories 783kcal 39%
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Fat 45g 69%
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Saturated Fat 12g 60%
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Carbohydrates 60g 20%
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Fiber 7g 28%
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Sugar 5g 10%
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Protein 33g 66%
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Cholesterol 260mg 86%
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Sodium 1,340mg 55%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Notes
1. Avocado – I know it’s unusual to ask you to measure the flesh, but given that not all avocados are exactly the same size, I need you to do it! Scoop the flesh, smush into measuring cups.
2. Buttermilk – A near-perfect sub in this recipe is to use half yogurt + half milk. I doubt anyone could tell the difference – I can’t!
3. Mayonnaise – I like whole egg mayonnaise, it’s got a smoother flavour than normal mayo. Kewpie mayonnaise is almost as great here! Substitute with sour cream or yogurt for a lighter version.
4. Fresh dill – Coriander/cilantro and chives are also herbs use in ranch, but I like dill the best. Use the same quantity.
5. Cooking pasta – For pasta salads, I like to overcook the pasta until it’s extra-soft because pasta goes firm once cool. So if it’s overly soft when hot, it will be the perfect texture when cool!
6. Storing –Keeps for 4 days in the fridge, and stays green thanks to the lemon in the dressing!
7. Nutrition per serving.
2. Buttermilk – A near-perfect sub in this recipe is to use half yogurt + half milk. I doubt anyone could tell the difference – I can’t!
3. Mayonnaise – I like whole egg mayonnaise, it’s got a smoother flavour than normal mayo. Kewpie mayonnaise is almost as great here! Substitute with sour cream or yogurt for a lighter version.
4. Fresh dill – Coriander/cilantro and chives are also herbs use in ranch, but I like dill the best. Use the same quantity.
5. Cooking pasta – For pasta salads, I like to overcook the pasta until it’s extra-soft because pasta goes firm once cool. So if it’s overly soft when hot, it will be the perfect texture when cool!
6. Storing –Keeps for 4 days in the fridge, and stays green thanks to the lemon in the dressing!
7. Nutrition per serving.
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