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Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipe by: SJWELLS

"This dish incorporates one of my favorite things in the universe, avocado, into a side dish with other fresh vegetables. It also works as a vegan main course dish."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook10 m
  • Ready In30 m
  • 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain and run under cold water to prevent sticking.
  • 2Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and honey together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
  • 3Mix pasta, avocados, green bell pepper, carrot, green onions, celery, garlic, basil, parsley, and cilantro together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Add lemon zest, salt, and pepper to pasta salad. Serve at room temperature.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Notes:
  • Any variety of whole wheat pasta can be used. Any combination of fresh herbs can be substituted for the ones listed.
Ingredients
  • 6 servings
  • 394 cals
  • 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
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    394
    20%
  • Fat:
    17.5
    27%
  • Carbs:
    55.5
    18%
  • Protein:
    10.4
    21%
  • Cholesterol:
    0
    0%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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