Avocado Cold Pasta Salad 🥑🍝:
Ingredients 🥑🍝
– 3 cups cooked pasta (e.g., penne or rotini) 🍝
– 1 ripe avocado, diced 🥑
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
– 1/2 cup diced cucumber 🥒
– 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 🧅
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 🌿
– 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
For the Dressing 🥑
– 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice 🍋
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🍯
– 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
– Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
Preparation 🍳
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! 😋