(That would be me.)
(She gets a pass, she’s 80.)
What to make/eat on a hot day?
Elise Bauer
The zesty lime vinaigrette dressing ties everything together.
Pro tip on pasta salads: add more vinegar than you would expect.
A typical vinaigrette ratio is 2:1 or 3:1 oil to acid.
Elise Bauer
This salad’s vinaigrette is more like 2:3.
Some of that acid is to counteract the richness of the avocado and bacon.
Some of it is just because pasta salads do better with more vinegar.
Elise Bauer
It brightens the flavor.
While the water is heating, cook the bacon.
Put the bacon in a small saucepan on medium heat.
Elise Bauer
Cook until most of the fat has rendered out and the bacon pieces are lightly browned.
Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp.
Saute until done, a few minutes.
Put all of the dressing ingredients into a jar, cover and shake until well blended.
When the pasta is ready, strain it and rinse with cold water.
Place in a large bowl.
Add the vinaigrette and toss with the shrimp, bacon, bell peppers, and onions.
Add the cilantro and avocado just before serving.
