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Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad

A refreshing and creamy pasta salad made with ripe avocados, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini) cooked and cooled
Avocado Dressing
  • 2 medium ripe avocados peeled and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine avocados, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. Pour the avocado dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time, but it's best served fresh to prevent the avocados from browning.

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