Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, Roquefort and Bacon

Published on July 31, 2013 | In American | By The Social Chef |

- Prep Time
- 12 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 Minutes
- Difficulty Level

Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, Roquefort and Bacon makes a great summer side dish. To make it vegetarian simply eliminate the bacon. You can make ahead of time just wait to add the bacon and avocado right before serving.

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(4 Rating)

Ingredients

1 lb bow tie pasta
2 vine-ripe tomatoes diced
1 avocado cut into small pieces
3 green onions chopped
4 slices fried smoked bacon chopped
1/4 cup crumbled Roquefort
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil cooking pasta until al'dente
2. Pour pasta into a colander draining well and transfer to a large glass bowl
3. Drizzle 1/2 the olive oil over top adding Roquefort and gently fold to combine allowing to rest until room temperature
4. Add tomatoes, green onion, avocado, remaining olive oil, teaspoon of salt, pinch of pepper and gently fold
5. Top with parsley and bacon and serve immediately

Servings : 12
Ready in : 27
Course : Side Dish
Recipe Type : Bacon, Pasta, Salad

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil cooking pasta until al'dente
2. Pour pasta into a colander draining well and transfer to a large glass bowl
3. Drizzle 1/2 the olive oil over top adding Roquefort and gently fold to combine allowing to rest until room temperature
4. Add tomatoes, green onion, avocado, remaining olive oil, teaspoon of salt, pinch of pepper and gently fold
5. Top with parsley and bacon and serve immediately

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The Social Chef

Michael Van Horn (aka MJ) 'The Social Chef', has incorporated his passion for culinary with his love and artistic ability of photography, his infatuation with writing, his charismatic ways of ...