Absolutely, Ashley! Here’s a fresh, creamy, and flavorful long-form article-style recipe for Avocado Pasta Salad — the kind of dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weekday lunch. It’s got that cool and zesty summer vibe, but honestly, it hits the spot all year round. 🥑🍝🌿
🥑 Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
Wholesome, Vibrant, and Totally Irresistible!
When you mix the creamy goodness of avocado with pasta, crisp veggies, a zesty dressing, and fresh herbs, something magical happens. This Avocado Pasta Salad is the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and color. It’s refreshing and hearty all at once — like comfort food wearing a sundress. ☀️
Whether you’re trying to eat a little cleaner or just looking for something easy and crowd-pleasing, this salad will win hearts and appetites.
💚 Why You’ll Love This Salad
- ✔️ Creamy – thanks to ripe avocado instead of mayo
- ✔️ Quick – ready in 20 minutes
- ✔️ Healthy fats, fiber & flavor
- ✔️ Perfect for meal prep, parties, BBQs, or meatless Mondays
- ✔️ Easily customizable with your favorite add-ins
📝 Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or bowties work great)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen & thawed)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta or shredded cheddar
For the Avocado Dressing:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp lemon or lime juice (to taste)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard or a pinch of cumin for extra zing