Description
Avocado Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of creamy avocados, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked pasta. This vibrant dish bursts with flavor and is incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal option for quick weeknight dinners or as a refreshing side at summer gatherings. The avocado dressing adds a rich texture that pairs beautifully with the crispness of cucumbers and the sweetness of cherry tomatoes. Packed with nutrients from wholesome ingredients, this salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a guilt-free indulgence for your palate. Serve it chilled for the best experience—perfectly balanced, healthy, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- Fresh herbs (basil or cilantro)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- Chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and mix in a large bowl with herbs.
- In a separate bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice; whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooled pasta and vegetables in the large bowl; pour over avocado dressing and toss gently.
- Chill for 30 minutes if desired, then serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg