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Avocado Pasta Salad

Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad for a Fresh Summer Delight

This creamy avocado pasta salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that's perfect for summer gatherings, featuring vibrant ingredients and a luscious dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 2 pieces Avocados very ripe
  • 1/4 cup Water adjust for desired creaminess
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Horseradish or wasabi
  • 1 tablespoon Dill fresh is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta or other pasta shapes
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery finely sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast optional garnish

Equipment

  • blender
  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dice the cucumber into 1/2-inch pieces, dice the red bell pepper into 1/4-inch pieces, finely slice the celery stalks, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
  3. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool.
  4. In a blender, combine avocados, water, garlic, horseradish, dill, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; blend until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooled rotini with the creamy dressing, then fold in the vegetables and chickpeas.
  6. Serve in bowls, garnish with nutritional yeast and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe avocados and store the salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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