Avocado Pasta Salad
This vibrant Avocado Pasta Salad is a quick and easy dish, perfect for a light lunch or a side. Creamy avocado, tender pasta, and fresh vegetables combine in a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta (rotini or penne)
- 2 ripe Avocados
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the avocado mixture. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.