Avocado Pasta Salad
AmericanA refreshing pasta salad featuring creamy avocado ranch dressing, crisp vegetables, and pasta that's perfect for picnics and summer gatherings
Easy 30-Minute Pasta Recipe (American Inspired)
Ingredients
- pasta
- avocados
- ranch dressing
- cherry tomatoes
- cucumber
- bell peppers
- red onion
- corn
- black beans
- lime juice
- cilantro
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water
- In a food processor, blend ripe avocados, ranch dressing, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped bell peppers, finely diced red onion, corn kernels, and rinsed black beans
- Pour the avocado ranch dressing over the pasta mixture
- Gently toss until everything is well coated
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and add additional salt and pepper to taste
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld
- If making ahead, reserve some of the dressing to refresh the salad just before serving, as pasta will absorb the dressing over time
- Serve chilled as a side dish or main course.
Recipe Details
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Ingredients: 13