HOLY GUACAMOLE PASTA SALAD

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Toss fusilli, chunks of avocado and halved grape tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro for a guacamole-inspired pasta salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
1/2 clove garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt
4 cups grape tomatoes (red and yellow), halved
2 avocados, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces fusilli pasta
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and avocados and gently toss in the dressing. Let the mixture sit at room temperature while you prepare the pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to the package directions; drain and let cool.
  • Add the pasta and cilantro to the tomato-avocado mixture and toss together. Adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.

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