Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad

Name: Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked pasta; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup Diced avocado; 1 whole avocado; 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt; 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin out the dressing if it's too thick; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
349 kcal
Course
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
American

Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad

Lindsey Herring

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Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad is full of sweet, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, basil, chunks of avocado, and tossed in a creamy avocado basil dressing.

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Ingredients

Servings

Salad

12 ounces uncooked pasta, such as rotini, shells or macaroni
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mini fresh mozzarella balls
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup Diced avocado

Avocado Basil Dressing

1 whole avocado, peeled and seed removed
1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
1-2 tablespoons of water to thin out the dressing if it's too thick
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta then rinse it under cold water and drain. Add it to a large serving bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and chopped basil.
In a blender or food processor, combine the dressing ingredients and blend or purée until smooth. Taste for seasoning then pour the avocado sauce in with the salad ingredients and stir until everything is coated.
Add in the diced avocado and gently stir it in. Taste for seasoning and serve or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

The pasta salad is best made the day you plan to eat it. The longer it sits the more likely it is that the avocado will discolor.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%)