Description

Avocado Pasta Salad is a fresh, creamy summer dish made with ripe avocados instead of mayonnaise. This easy pasta salad is packed with heart-healthy fats, fresh vegetables, and bright lime flavor, making it perfect for barbecues, picnics, and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz rotini or penne pasta
2 ripe avocados
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta in well-salted water according to package directions until al dente.
Rinse pasta under cold water and drain completely.
Mash avocados in a large bowl until smooth with slight texture.
Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper into the avocado.
Add cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Gently toss until evenly coated.
Chill for 10–30 minutes before serving if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, use ripe avocados and completely cooled pasta. Add extra lime juice if the dressing thickens before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 460
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 25g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: avocado pasta salad, summer pasta salad, avocado pasta, healthy pasta salad