Description
Avocado lime pasta salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that harmonizes the creaminess of ripe avocados with the tangy brightness of fresh lime juice. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal, this easy-to-make salad is not only delicious but also visually appealing. With colorful ingredients and a light dressing, it’s bound to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Additional salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with vegetables. Pour the dressing over everything and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg