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Quick Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe

A vibrant, creamy, and wholesome pasta salad made with ripe avocados instead of mayonnaise, delivering fresh summer flavor and nutrient-dense goodness in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta rotini, penne, bowtie, or shells
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
  2. Mash avocados in a large bowl, keeping some small chunks for texture.
  3. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy.
  4. Add cooled pasta, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  5. Gently fold ingredients together until evenly coated.
  6. Chill for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

Use ripe avocados for the creamiest dressing, and always cool pasta completely before mixing to prevent browning.