July 13, 2023

Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad

Name: Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cup Farfalle pasta (or any pasta - I have used barilla protein +); 1 large Tomato (diced); 3/4 cup Sweet corn (frozen); 1/4 large Red bell pepper (diced); 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped); 1/2 tsp Red crushed peppers; 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder (freshly ground); 2 tbsp Feta cheese (crumbled); 1 large Avocado; 3 large Garlic cloves; 1.5 tsp Lime juice; 1/2 cup Cilantro; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Water

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This Avocado Pasta Salad is so delicious, creamy, and flavorful! It’s a pasta salad loaded with refreshing sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro that definitely makes a satisfying meal. Avocado lime dressing adds a wonderful flavor and creaminess in the dish. I am sure you will love this healthy recipe.

If you like pasta salad then you can definitely try this recipe. This salad is quick and easy and can be prepared in under 20 minutes. It makes a very colorful, fresh, and comforting meal.

A nutrient rich salad is loaded with fresh ingredients which can keep you full for a long time. This salad is flavorful, rich, and creamy, all while using very simple ingredients. Beautiful Farfalle or bowtie shaped pasta adds an amazing texture to the dish.

Avocados are creamy textured stone fruits very rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which keeps our heart healthy! Avocados help to keep you full and satisfied for a long time.

The flavorful avocado dressing is the star of this amazing tasting pasta salad. This avocado dressing will blow your mind. You will taste the creamy avocado, garlic, and lime in every bite. I love the creaminess of the avocado in this salad.

Make this beautiful looking pasta salad for your next get together to impress your guests. This delicious pasta salad is perfect for spring and summer meals with vibrant and refreshing ingredients.

I love sprinkling some feta cheese on top of the salad. To keep it vegan friendly, you can completely omit adding the cheese.

Ingredients

For The Salad:

Farfalle pasta
Tomatoes
Sweet corn
Red bell peppers
Cilantro
Red crushed peppers
Black pepper
Feta cheese

For The Dressing:

Avocado
Garlic
Lime
Cilantro
Salt

Step By Step Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe

Cooking The Pasta

In a large pot, boil 6 cups of water, add the pasta, and cook according to the package directions.

Add the sweet corn in the pasta water about 3-4 minutes before your pasta is about to get cooked.

Drain the cooked pasta and rinse under the cold water to cool. Set the pasta aside to drain it very well.

Prepare The Dressing

Scoop the avocado in a blender jar. Add cilantro, lime juice, garlic cloves, salt, and ½ cup water.

Blend everything into a smooth yet thick dressing and set aside.

Assemble The Salad

In a large mixing bowl, add the drained pasta and corn.

Combine bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, black pepper, and crushed peppers.

Next, add the creamy avocado dressing and gently mix everything. Taste the pasta salad at this point and adjust the salt, lime, and peppers according to your taste.

Serve the salad in individual bowls and sprinkle some feta cheese on top.

Tips For Making Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad

Cooking the pasta al dente is the key to a perfect pasta dish. This means to cook the pasta to be firm to bite yet not hard and chalky.
Rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Adding lime or lemon juice will keep the avocado dressing fresh and green for a long time.

Variations

I have used boetie or farfalle pasta but you can use any pasta that you have on hand.
Add halved cherry tomatoes or rainbow cherry tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes like me.
Use a mix of bell peppers like red, green, yellow, and orange.
Spice up the pasta salad by adding some jalapeño peppers.
Combine some black beans to add some protein to the dish.
Add some spinach and blend the avocado dressing.
You may add ¼ th red onion right before serving the dish for some crunch.

How To Store Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad?

For meal prepping, cook the pasta and add the veggies in a mixing bowl. Cover the bowl and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Blend the avocado dressing, mix, and serve the pasta salad.

Store the leftover pasta salad in an airtight container for 2 days in the refrigerator.

How To Serve Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad?

This pasta salad can be served along with some garlic breadsticks and soup for a delicious meal.

Serve the salad along with some zucchini roll ups, simple cucumber sandwiches, and lemon pudding for summer gatherings.

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Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad

Mayura

This Avocado Pasta Salad is so delicious, creamy, and flavorful! It’s a pasta salad loaded with refreshing sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro that definitely makes a satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings 4

Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients

For Salad

2 cup Farfalle pasta or any pasta – I have used barilla protein +
1 large Tomato diced
3/4 cup Sweet corn frozen
1/4 large Red bell pepper diced
1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
1/2 tsp Red crushed peppers
1/2 tsp Black pepper powder freshly ground
2 tbsp Feta cheese crumbled

For The Dressing

1 large Avocado
3 large Garlic cloves
1.5 tsp Lime juice
1/2 cup Cilantro
1 tsp Salt
1/2 cup Water