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Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad — The Ultimate Summer Side Dish!

The Ultimate Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad: A Beginner’s Guide to Summer Freshness


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  • Author: marie
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A refreshing and creamy pasta salad featuring ripe avocados, zesty lime, and crisp garden vegetables. Perfect as a light lunch or a summer potluck side.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fusilli pasta
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. Mash avocados in a bowl until mostly smooth.
  3. Whisk in lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  4. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the avocado dressing.
  5. Fold in red onions, cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
  6. Toss gently until evenly coated and serve chilled.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling/Mixing
  • Cuisine: Fusion