Creamy Bacon Tomato and Avocado Pasta Salad- (ht)

•6 slices bacon, chopped into one inch pieces
•1/2 pound dried rotini pasta
•1/2 cup mayonnaise
•juice of 1 lemon
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
•1/4 teaspoon white pepper
•1 teaspoon dried dill
•1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
•1 avocado pitted and sliced

1.Cook bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
2.Cook pasta according to package directions. Strain. Run cold water over the top until the pasta is cooled.
3.While your bacon and pasta are cooking, whisk mayonnaise, lemon, salt, garlic powder, pepper and dill together in a bowl.
4.Stir cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado and reserved bacon into the dressing. Toss to combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5.Serve.
Enjoy!

Recipe from Life's Ambrosia

BLT Pasta Salad- (ht)

1lb. macaroni pasta
8 slices bacon
2 medium-large tomatoes
2-3 bunches of green onions, plus extra for garnish
1 cup mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)
1/4 cup white vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add macaroni. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and pour into large mixing bowl, chill.

Fry 8 slices of bacon and, when cool enough to handle, crumble into bite sized pieces. Set aside.

Chop tomatoes and green onions, add to small mixing bowl. Mix in mayonnaise and vinegar. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Pour mayonnaise mixture over macaroni and stir together well. Stir in the crumbled bacon.

Serve in a pretty dish with some chopped green onions sprinkled on top. Enjoy!

Recipe from Buns In My Oven