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Avocado Pasta Salad

A vibrant, creamy salad bursting with flavor, perfect for warm evenings and gatherings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 pieces lime Juice of 1 lime
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • optional tablespoons Olive oil Drizzle if desired

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook it according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool for a bit.
  2. While the pasta cools, cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a large mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork until creamy, leaving some chunks for texture.
  3. To the mashed avocado, add the juice of one lime, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Now, fold in the cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, corn, and chopped cilantro to the avocado mixture.
  5. Once the pasta has cooled, add it to the bowl and gently mix everything until well combined.
  6. Drizzle olive oil if desired, adjust seasoning, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

If substituting, consider using dill or parsley instead of cilantro for a different flavor profile. Prepare this dish just before serving to prevent browning of avocados. The salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days but doesn’t freeze well.