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This pasta salad is one of my favorites! I really could eat it every day in the summer. Tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, zesty red onion, and basil are coated in a creamy avocado vinaigrette. This pasta salad has all the flavors of summer.

Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad

Tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, zesty red onion, and basil are coated in a creamy avocado vinaigrette. This pasta salad has all the flavors of summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces pasta such as bowtie
  • 2 avocados cut into chunks
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella ball pearls
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves or sub parsley
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to boil, add salt to taste, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. Add the avocados, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and fresh basil to a mason jar. Cover and shake until combined- you want the avocado chunky and not completely smooth.
  3. To a large bowl combine the pasta, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and onion. Pour over the dressing and stir to coat. Chill 30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors together.

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 16gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 641mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 798IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 2mg
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