Description
Avocado Pasta Salad is a refreshing, creamy, and colorful dish made with ripe avocados, tender pasta, and crunchy vegetables tossed in a citrusy dressing—perfect for summer meals or as a healthy, satisfying side.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (rotini, bowtie, or penne)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced or diced
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 1/2 cup cucumber or bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Optional: 1/4 cup cooked bacon or grilled chicken, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
- In a bowl, mash or dice the avocados depending on your preferred texture.
- Mix avocados with olive oil, lime or lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, corn, and optional veggies.
- Toss the salad with the avocado dressing until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in chopped herbs and any extras like feta or chicken.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving, or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use extra lime or lemon juice to help keep the avocado green and fresh.
- Best served cold and enjoyed the same day for optimal flavor and texture.
- Customize with your favorite seasonal vegetables or protein add-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
