Description
A creamy and refreshing pasta salad featuring avocado and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.
- Toss gently to combine, ensuring the avocado is evenly distributed.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a firmer salad, add the avocado just before serving.
- You can add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, avocado salad, vegetarian pasta, no-cook salad, summer salad, easy pasta