Avocado Bacon Orzo
This creamy avocado, salty bacon, and orzo pasta creates a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces orzo pasta
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the orzo is cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, reserving some of the bacon grease.
- In the same skillet with the bacon grease, saute the red onion until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, crispy bacon, diced avocado, sauteed red onion, and chopped parsley.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use the bacon grease to saute the red onion.
If you prefer a creamier texture, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or plain yogurt to the salad.
For a vegetarian option, simply omit the bacon.
If you prefer a creamier texture, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or plain yogurt to the salad.
For a vegetarian option, simply omit the bacon.