Avocado and Bacon Macaroni Salad with Lemon-Thyme Dressing

Avocado and Bacon Macaroni Salad with Lemon-Thyme Dressing

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions; drain well.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, crisp bacon until brown and crunchy, approximately 6-8 minutes. Transfer to
    a paper towel-lined plate.
  4. In a spacious bowl, combine pasta, bacon, avocado, lemon-thyme dressing, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 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!

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