avocado pasta salad recipe

 

Ingredients:

8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or bowtie)

1 ripe avocado

½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

½ cup cucumber, diced

¼ cup corn (optional)

¼ cup black beans (optional)

¼ cup feta cheese (or cotija cheese)

¼ cup fresh cilantro or basil, chopped

For the Dressing:

1 ripe avocado

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional for creaminess)

Juice of 1 lime

1 garlic clove, minced

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp cumin (optional)

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for a slight sweetness)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.

2. Make the dressing: Blend the avocado, olive oil, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and honey until smooth. If too thick, add a little water to thin it out.

3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, corn, black beans, and feta cheese.

4. Mix in the dressing, tossing everything gently to coat.

5. Chill for 15-30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Would you like any ingredient substitutions or variations?