Description
Savor the fresh flavors of summer with this vibrant Avocado Pasta Salad. Combining creamy mashed avocado, crisp veggies, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is both nutritious and visually appealing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or outdoor picnics, each bite bursts with refreshing tastes that will leave you craving more. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados until creamy but still chunky. Mix in lemon juice immediately to prevent browning.
- Add the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs to the bowl with mashed avocado.
- Drizzle with olive oil and gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg