Description
Avocado lime pasta salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together creamy avocados, zesty lime, and colorful veggies, all combined with perfectly cooked pasta. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a light weeknight dinner. With its delightful mix of flavors and textures, it's sure to be a crowd favorite that brightens any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Chop avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies and pour the dressing over everything. Toss gently until well-coated.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use ripe avocados for optimal creaminess. Add ingredients like black beans or corn for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container; consume within three days.