Colorful Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
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
Ingredients for Colorful Avocado Pasta Salad | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Published on Aug 02, 2024 by Luminița