Name: Colorful Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 ((12 ounce)) box whole wheat rotini pasta; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; Lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 avocados peeled, pitted, and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick size pieces; 6 green onions, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Ready in: 30 mins

Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients: 16

Enjoy this vibrant and hearty side dish featuring whole wheat rotini pasta tossed with creamy avocados, crisp veggies, and a delightful vinaigrette dressing. A perfect addition to any meal, this colorful salad is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

1	((12 ounce)) box whole wheat rotini pasta
3	tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3	tablespoons white vinegar
•	lemon, juiced
1	tablespoon honey
2	avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1	green bell pepper, sliced
1	large carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
6	green onions, sliced
1	stalk celery, sliced
1	clove garlic, minced
2	teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2	teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2	teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1	teaspoon lemon zest
•	salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation
1.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2.	Cook the whole wheat rotini pasta until tender yet firm, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
Vinaigrette Dressing
1.	In a bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, white vinegar, lemon juice, and honey until the dressing is smooth.
Assembling the Salad
1.	In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped avocados, sliced green bell pepper, matchstick-size carrot pieces, sliced green onions, celery, minced garlic, chopped basil, parsley, and cilantro.
2.	Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
3.	Add lemon zest, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Serve the pasta salad at room temperature.