Description
Avocado Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines creamy avocados with perfectly cooked pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a satisfying side dish at family meals. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this recipe caters to various dietary preferences while delivering essential nutrients from heart-healthy avocados and fresh veggies. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for maximum flavor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini or penne pasta
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and gently fold in the dressing until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg