5.0 from 3 votes
Strawberry Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad
This Strawberry Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad is simple and quick, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly using your favorite pasta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 341 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry bowtie pasta weighed 8.5oz, option to use whole grain, gluten-free, chickpea, etc.
- 3/4 cup pesto homemade recipe
- 1/4 cup Shaved parmesan
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 medium-large avocado cubed (could omit if you'd like)
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, cooking al dente. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water. Option to use gluten-free pasta such as chickpea or quinoa pasta. I really like Banza.
- In large bowl combine cooked pasta, pesto, strawberries, avocado and parmesan cheese. Gently toss until pasta is coated. Sprinkle with crushed walnuts and top with more parmesan for serving, if desired.
- Note: I found this pasta salad to be best enjoyed within 1-2 days. I am not sure I'd recommend prepping this a day in advance for a party. You could prep each step and then combine right before serving.
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Notes
- If worried about avocado browning, add in just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/8th
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.