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Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad

Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad

This Tomato Avocado Pasta Salad is the perfect quick and easy side or main dish to make this summer! Full of sweet, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, basil and chunks of avocado. Tossed together in a no-cook, creamy and healthy avocado basil dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method Notes

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
  • ½ cup diced avocado
Avocado Basil Dressing
  • 1 avocado peeled and seed removed
  • ⅓ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1-2 tablespoons water to thin out dressing if too thick
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  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.