How to Make Avocado Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Avocado pasta salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, packing a picnic, or simply looking for a quick and delicious meal to enjoy at home, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. The combination of creamy avocado, al dente pasta, and a flavorful dressing makes for a winning combination that will have your taste buds singing.

This dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, as it is packed with healthy ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (12 ounce) package corkscrew-shaped pasta
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • ½ cup sliced carrot
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup peas
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corkscrew-shaped pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Mix pasta, tomatoes, apple, carrot, celery, peas, red bell pepper, black olives, and red onion together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk avocado, olive oil, lime juice, dill, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a separate bowl until smooth; stir into pasta salad to coat; garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
  • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 354mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 439mg