Ingredients

1

                        box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ Caesar

1/4

cup olive or vegetable oil

1

tablespoon water

1

tablespoon balsamic vinegar

2

tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

1

cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1

cup drained fresh mozzarella cheese pearls

1

cup fresh baby arugula leaves

8

slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely chopped

1

medium avocado, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), oil, water and balsamic vinegar.

Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.

Add drained pasta, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, arugula, bacon and avocado to balsamic vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.