Description
- A creamy, healthy avocado pasta salad made with fresh ingredients, no mayo, and bold flavor. Perfect for summer meals, BBQs, or easy lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/3 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package, rinse under cold water.
- Mash 1 avocado with lemon juice and olive oil until creamy.
- Dice second avocado and set aside.
- Toss pasta with creamy avocado dressing.
- Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced avocado.
- Season with salt and pepper, mix gently.
- Chill 20 minutes before serving.
- Top with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- Use orzo for a lighter version.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Store in an airtight container and consume within 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg