Side dishe for 12
Avocado BLT Pasta Salad
Short pasta, bacon, tomatoes, greens, avocado, and onion are coated with a tangy yogurt mayonnaise dressing.
$6.02for 4 servings
$1.51 per serving$6.02 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesBack to schoolSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.88Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 1.25 | $8.65Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 11 oz | $3.18Typical price |
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Avocados$1.29 each typical | 1 | $1.29Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb short pasta noodles
- 1 lb bacon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups arugula leaves
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh minced chives
- 1 tbsp fresh minced flat leaf parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Steps
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package time, then drain and cool.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp, then crumble it.
- Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, chives, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Cut the tomatoes, avocado, and red onion into bite-size pieces.
- Toss the pasta, bacon, tomatoes, arugula, avocado, onion, and dressing in a large bowl.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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