Avocado Pasta Salad
This creamy avocado pasta salad is a quick and easy meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. The avocado creates a rich, flavorful sauce without any heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (rotini, penne, or similar)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the avocado sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine avocados, basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Season the avocado sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, avocado sauce, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the avocado sauce. You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
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