Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Name: Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
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

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.

INGRIDIENT

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

DIRECTION

Step: 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.

Step: 2

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

Step: 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.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 394 calories; protein 10.4g; carbohydrates 55.5g; fat 17.5g; sodium 26.6mg.

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