Ultimate Hearty Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 box of whole wheat rotini pasta (12 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of white vinegar
• Juice of a lemon
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons of freshly chopped basil
• 2 teaspoons of freshly chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons of freshly chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
• Season with salt and ground black pepper to your taste.

Step 1

Start by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a vigorous boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until it reaches that perfect al dente texture - usually around 10 minutes. Once ready, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to prevent clumping.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together a delightful combination of olive oil, vinegar, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of sweet honey until the dressing is perfectly smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Now, it's time to get creative! Combine the cooked pasta with creamy avocados, crunchy green bell pepper, sweet carrots, fresh green onions, crisp celery, aromatic garlic, fragrant basil, vibrant parsley, and zesty cilantro in a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta and veggies, giving everything a good toss to ensure each bite is coated in that flavorful dressing. Sprinkle some fresh lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and a crack of pepper over the pasta salad to enhance the flavors.

Step 4

This vibrant and fresh pasta salad is best enjoyed at room temperature, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve it up and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!