PRAWN & AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

Prawn & avocado pasta salad image

A tasty and superhealthy summer salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

400g bag penne pasta
400g bag raw peeled tiger prawns , defrosted
4 tbsp olive oil
juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1 small garlic clove , finely chopped
1 large avocado , peeled, stoned, cut into cubes
250g cherry tomato , halved
2 spring onions , thinly sliced
100g bag rocket
small bunch basil leaves, torn

Steps:

Cook the pasta in boiling water for 10-11 mins. Just before the end, add prawns and cook through. Drain, cool under cold water, drain and transfer to a big bowl.
Put the oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, avocado, tomatoes and spring onions in a separate bowl, then mix well - don't mash the avocado. Season. Gently toss the mix into the pasta, with the rocket and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.55 milligram of sodium