Description
Enjoy a fresh and creamy Avocado and Tomato Pasta Salad that combines colorful vegetables with a zesty apple cider vinegar dressing. This quick and vibrant dish features wholesome ingredients and a satisfying texture, perfect for a light meal or side at any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 200g short pasta like fusilli or penne
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 pinch natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta for the salad.
- Prepare the Veggies and Avocado: While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, chop the fresh basil, and dice the ripe avocados into chunky pieces to maintain a creamy texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of natural gelling agent until emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss the cooled pasta with tomatoes, red onion, basil, and avocado chunks. Pour the dressing over and carefully toss again to coat everything evenly without breaking the avocado pieces.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to blend the flavors. Toss once more before serving to enhance freshness and taste.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture.
- Toss gently to keep avocado pieces intact and avoid mushiness.
- Chill the salad before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Adjust salt and pepper after mixing for the best flavor balance.
- Choose short pasta shapes like fusilli or penne for better dressing retention and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Avocado pasta salad, tomato pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, healthy pasta salad, quick pasta salad
