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Avocado Pasta Salad

Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad That Will Brighten Your Summer

This vibrant avocado pasta salad is a refreshing summer dish packed with fresh vegetables, making it perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 2 whole Avocados Ripe Hass avocados for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Adjust for consistency.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Mince for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Horseradish Optional for flavor complexity.
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Fresh or dried.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Prevents oxidation.
For the Salad
  • 9 oz Pasta E.g., Barilla rotini.
  • 14 oz Chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 large Cucumber Diced.
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1/4 whole Red Onion Diced.
  • 3 stalks Celery Diced.
  • 8 oz Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast Optional, for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Vegetables: Wash and dice cucumber, red bell pepper, and celery. Halve cherry tomatoes and mince parsley. Set aside.
  2. Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse chickpeas well in cold water.
  3. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 7-8 minutes. Drain, reserving some water.
  4. Cool Pasta: Spread drained pasta on a baking sheet to cool for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Make Dressing: Blend avocados, water, garlic, horseradish (if using), dill, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Toss cooled pasta with dressing, then fold in prepped vegetables and chickpeas.
  7. Serve: Spoon salad into bowls, sprinkle with nutritional yeast and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for 15 minutes before serving. Use ripe avocados and proper seasoning for best results.

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