Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

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This dish incorporates one of my favorite things in the universe, avocado, into a side dish with other fresh vegetables. It also works as a vegan main course dish.

Submitted by SJWELLS
Published on July 10, 2019
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box whole wheat rotini pasta

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar

  • lemon, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces

  • 6 green onions, sliced

  • 1 stalk celery, sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain and run under cold water to prevent sticking.

  2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and honey together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

  3. Mix pasta, avocados, green bell pepper, carrot, green onions, celery, garlic, basil, parsley, and cilantro together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Add lemon zest, salt, and pepper to pasta salad. Serve at room temperature.

Cook's Notes:

Any variety of whole wheat pasta can be used. Any combination of fresh herbs can be substituted for the ones listed.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

394 Calories
18g Fat
56g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 394
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 11g 38%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 21%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 597mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.