Creamy Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado Pasta Salad

Ingredients

375 g bowtie, or pasta of choice
2 tsp olive oil
200 g bacon, coarsely chopped
1/2 small cos lettuce, leaves shredded
200 g red Perino tomatoes, halved
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
2 Tbs chopped chives
1 avocado, stoned, peeled, thinly sliced

Creamy dressing:

160 g sour cream
200 g whole-egg mayonnaise
2 tsp wholegrain mustard

Method

Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain well.

Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towel.

To make the creamy dressing, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard in a jug. Stir in 1 tablespoon water, adding a little more if needed. Season.

Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl with the lettuce, tomato, spring onion and chives. Drizzle over some dressing and toss to combine.
Top with the avocado and bacon and serve with remaining dressing.

Credits: Coles

Photo Credits: Coles