Avocado Pasta Salad
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad featuring ripe avocados, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil—perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of pasta (e.g. penne or fusilli)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil in a large bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring each ingredient is beautifully coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. Store leftovers in an airtight container, but consume within 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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