Avocado and Bacon Macaroni Salad with Lemon-Thyme Dressing
*Campfire Gathering Delight*
Indulge in the exquisite blend of flavors with our Bacon and Avocado Macaroni Salad, enriched with applewood smoked
bacon and adorned with a zesty lemon-thyme dressing!
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces elbow pasta
- 5 slices diced applewood smoked bacon
- 2 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves for garnish
For the Lemon Thyme Dressing:
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Directions:
- To craft the dressing, blend mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and thyme in a food processor; season
with salt and pepper. With the motor running, slowly add olive oil until emulsified; set aside. - Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions; drain well.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, crisp bacon until brown and crunchy, approximately 6-8 minutes. Transfer to
a paper towel-lined plate. - In a spacious bowl, combine pasta, bacon, avocado, lemon-thyme dressing, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve promptly, garnished with fresh thyme leaves for a delightful touch.
Elevate your dining experience with this refreshing and savory macaroni salad that promises a symphony of
deliciousness in every bite!