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avocado pasta salad

This vibrant avocado pasta salad is a refreshing and creamy dish, perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or potluck. Featuring tender pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and a luscious avocado dressing, it's a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 8 ounces short pasta (such as rotini, fusilli, or penne)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped (or parsley)
  • 1 avocado cubed

For the Avocado Dressing

  • 2 large avocados pitted and scooped out
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons water or more, for thinning

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
  • While the pasta cools, prepare the avocado dressing. In a food processor or blender, combine the 2 large avocados, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water, blending until desired consistency is reached.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and the cubed avocado.
  • Pour the avocado dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Be careful not to mash the cubed avocado.
  • Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.

Notes

For best results, serve this avocado pasta salad fresh, as avocados tend to brown over time. A squeeze of extra lime juice over the top just before serving can help prevent browning and enhance the flavor. You can also add grilled corn, black beans, or grilled chicken for a heartier meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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