Avocado Pasta Salad
🇺🇸 United States
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta (or other short pasta)
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, adding frozen corn during the last 3-4 minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and corn, then let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, diced avocado, and red onion.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the remaining avocado, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooled pasta and corn to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Source: feelgoodfoodie.net