1
medium avocado, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Instructions
Step
1
Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), oil, water and balsamic vinegar.
Step
2
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
Step
3
Add drained pasta, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, arugula, bacon and avocado to balsamic vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Make it even easier! Bacon slices can be purchased that are fully cooked. Find this product in the meat department of the grocery store. Make bacon as directed on package, then coarsely chop.
Can’t find fresh mozzarella pearls? Cherry size balls of fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in half, can be used in place of the mozzarella cheese pearls. If you can only find fresh mozzarella in a 1-lb ball or log, cut the cheese into 1/2-inch cubes, and use 1 cup in this salad.
