shrimp avocado pasta salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
• 1/4 pound bacon
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 cups shredded lettuce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. rinse under cold running water to cool.
• place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown. drain and crumble.
• in a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, bacon, shrimp, avocados, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tomatoes, and red pepper. serve over lettuce.