Description
A delightful and healthy dish combining creamy avocados with whole grain or gluten-free pasta, fresh veggies, and packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 oz whole grain or gluten-free pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados.
- Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
For an extra protein boost, consider adding chickpeas or black beans. Use ripe avocados for the best creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, avocado, pasta salad, high protein, healthy, quick meal, plant-based, gluten-free