Chicken Pasta Salad
This Chicken Pasta Salad filled with pasta, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, onion, and bell pepper.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short pasta
- 2 cups cooked and diced chicken, (rotisserie works here)
- 12 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
DRESSING:
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix the dressing in a small bowl and add to bowl. Toss to coat. Note: IF making ahead of time, don't add the avocado or bacon until right before serving.