Avocado Pasta Salad

Name: Avocado Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta; 1 cup cherry tomato; 8 lices Bacon; 1 green onion; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 1 avocado; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 avocado; ½ lime; ¼ cup cilantro; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ cup buttermilk; ¼ teaspoon salt; black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
463 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Avocado Pasta Salad

Layla Henson

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Avocado Pasta Salad combines rotini pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp bacon, and diced avocado tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made from avocado, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, and buttermilk. The pasta provides a hearty base, while the dressing lends a smooth texture and bright flavor that complements the salad ingredients. This chilled salad needs refrigeration for an hour to let the flavors meld, making it suited for picnics or light meals on warm days.

Description

Avocado Pasta Salad features cooked rotini pasta mixed with diced cherry tomatoes, crispy crumbled bacon, green onions, chopped cilantro, and fresh diced avocado tossed gently in a creamy avocado-based dressing. The dressing combines ripe avocado, lime juice, fresh cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, buttermilk, salt, and black pepper, blended until smooth to coat the salad evenly. The salad is chilled for an hour before serving, allowing the flavors to develop and the avocado to blend well into the dish.

The salad delivers a mix of textures from the tender pasta, crisp bacon, and creamy avocado dressing. Bright lime juice and cilantro give it a fresh, slightly zesty flavor, while the cumin offers a subtle earthiness. This makes the salad an appealing side or light lunch option.

Refrigerating the salad before serving enhances the flavors and keeps the avocado fresh. Tossing the diced avocado with lime juice helps prevent browning and maintains its vibrant color and taste.

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Ingredients

Servings

Salad

8 ounces rotini pasta or bow tie pasta
1 cup cherry tomato diced
8 lices Bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
1 green onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
1 avocado diced
1 teaspoon lime juice fresh

Dressing

1 avocado
½ lime juiced
¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup buttermilk
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
black pepper

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Dressing

Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Salad

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
Toss diced avocado with lime juice.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl gently toss with dressing.
Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 463 (23%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 336mg (14%) Potassium 721mg (15%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 505IU (10%) Vitamin C 20.9mg (23%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 463 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	463	23%
Carbohydrates	30g	10%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	33g	51%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	32mg	11%
Sodium	336mg	14%
Potassium	721mg	15%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	505IU	10%
Vitamin C	20.9mg	23%
Calcium	55mg	6%
Iron	1.9mg	11%