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Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe

Refreshing Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe for Your Summer BBQ

This Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe blends creamy avocados and fresh veggies for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Bow Tie Pasta Any small pasta shapes can work.
For the Salad
  • 2 medium Avocados Make sure they're perfectly ripe.
  • 1 small Red Onion Can substitute with green onion.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Can be swapped with cherry tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Mini Cucumbers Regular cucumbers can be used.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Feta can be used for a tangy twist.
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing (Olive Garden) Homemade dressing can be used.
  • to taste Black Pepper (optional) Customize according to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking and Mixing
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 9-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Combine cooled pasta with diced avocados, red onions, grape tomatoes, and mini cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle Italian dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and toss again to mix without mashing the avocados.
  5. Add black pepper if desired, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure avocados are ripe and store leftovers in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

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