Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Cobb Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

8 ounces twist or penne pasta
3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 lb. deli turkey and/or ham, cut up
1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 to 2 Tbsp. fresh lime or lemon juice
Suggested Fixin's* (optional)

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.

Meanwhile, combine all ingredients except pasta in large bowl. Add pasta and toss to coat. Season, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

*Use crumbled cooked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and/or hard-cooked eggs.