What other pasta shapes can I use?
We love bowtie pasta in pasta salad, but you can use rotini, shells, radiatorre, or macaroni.
Do I have to use avocado?
We know there are strong opinions about avocados out there, which is why avocados are completely optional in this dish. Add them if you love them, and leave them out if you don’t.
Bacon:
If you don’t want to make bacon special for this dish, go ahead and use store-bought pre-cooked and crumbled bacon. To substitute that in, you’ll want to use 4 tablespoons of crumbled bacon total.
What other kinds of cheese can I use?
We love a good sharp cheddar in this pasta salad, but if you don’t like cheddar you can feel free to use whatever cheese you prefer. Other great options include mozzarella (fresh mini balls, or block cheese), Monterey jack, or pepper jack.
Storage Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Beyond that, the veggies can become soggy.
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