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Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad

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.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.