Avocado Cold Pasta Salad ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ:

Ingredients ๐Ÿฅ‘๐Ÿ
โ€“ 3 cups cooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini) ๐Ÿ
โ€“ 1 ripe avocado, diced ๐Ÿฅ‘
โ€“ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ๐Ÿ…
โ€“ 1/2 cup diced cucumber ๐Ÿฅ’
โ€“ 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese ๐Ÿง€

For the Dressing ๐Ÿฅ‘
โ€“ 1/4 cup olive oil ๐Ÿซ’
โ€“ 2 tablespoons lemon juice ๐Ÿ‹
โ€“ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ๐Ÿฏ
โ€“ 1 clove garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ Salt and pepper, to taste ๐Ÿง‚

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
1. Prepare Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.

2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh basil.

3. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

4. Mix Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Enjoy your refreshing and creamy avocado cold pasta salad! ๐Ÿ˜‹