Best Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipes

AVOCADO WHOLE WHEAT PASTA SALAD

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This dish incorporates one of my favorite things in the universe, avocado, into a side dish with other fresh vegetables. It also works as a vegan main course dish.

Provided by SJWELLS

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box whole wheat rotini pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
6 green onions, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain and run under cold water to prevent sticking.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and honey together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Mix pasta, avocados, green bell pepper, carrot, green onions, celery, garlic, basil, parsley, and cilantro together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Add lemon zest, salt, and pepper to pasta salad. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 26.6 mg, Sugar 5 g

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

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Make and share this Whole Wheat Pasta With Avocado Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Metzidi

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1 lemon, juice of
1 fat garlic clove, crushed
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces dry pasta, preferably wholewheat tagliatelle

Steps:

Scoop out the flesh of the two avocados in to the bowl in which you will serve the pasta. Mash the avocado flesh well. Add the lemon juice and mash again. Add the crushed garlic and stir. Add the seasoning to taste, followed by the olive oil, and mash thoroughly to make a creamy sauce.
Cook the pasta to al dente consistency in plenty of boiling water. Drain well and add to sauce. Toss thoroughly and serve.
Note: you can use more or less lemon jice, garlic or olive oil according to your family's taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 11.6, Carbohydrate 73.7, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 13.2

AVOCADO & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

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A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad. -Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.