Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
• 1/4 pound bacon
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 4 cups shredded lettuce

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Rinse under cold running water to cool.
2. Place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
3. In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, bacon, shrimp, avocados, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tomatoes, and red pepper. Serve over lettuce.

penne pasta, bacon, shrimp, avocados, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tomatoes, red pepper, shredded lettuce

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/87567/shrimp-avocado-pasta-salad/ (may not work)