Description
Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish that combines the rich creaminess of ripe avocados with colorful, fresh ingredients. This vibrant salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, offering a refreshing twist on traditional pasta dishes. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mash avocados to desired creaminess using a fork.
- Combine cooled pasta, veggies, herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil with mashed avocado; fold gently.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg