Description
Vegan Pasta Salad with Avocado is a colorful and refreshing dish that embodies summer’s vibrant flavors. This easy-to-make salad features perfectly cooked pasta, creamy avocados, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all brought together with a zesty lemon dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or quick weeknight meals, this delicious vegan pasta salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients to fuel your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ? red onion, thinly sliced
- ? cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies and diced avocados. Gently fold in the dressing until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg