Best 2 Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipes

Indulge in a culinary delight with our Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad features an exquisite combination of al dente whole wheat pasta, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a luscious avocado dressing. Accompany this main course with our delectable Avocado Toast with Egg and Bacon, a hearty and flavorful breakfast or brunch option that combines creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and a perfectly cooked egg on top of toasted whole wheat bread. For a refreshing side dish, try our Avocado Corn Salad, a delightful mix of sweet corn, ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, and red onion, tossed in a tangy lemon-herb dressing. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, indulge in our Avocado Chocolate Mousse, a rich and decadent mousse that combines the creaminess of avocado with the delightful indulgence of dark chocolate.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

AVOCADO WHOLE WHEAT PASTA SALAD

Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad image

This dish incorporates one of my favorite things in the universe, avocado, into a side dish with other fresh vegetables. It also works as a vegan main course dish.

Provided by SJWELLS

Categories Salad Pasta Salad Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box whole wheat rotini pasta
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 large carrot, cut into matchstick-size pieces
6 green onions, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain and run under cold water to prevent sticking.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and honey together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Mix pasta, avocados, green bell pepper, carrot, green onions, celery, garlic, basil, parsley, and cilantro together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Add lemon zest, salt, and pepper to pasta salad. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.5 g, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 26.6 mg, Sugar 5 g

CLASSIC PASTA SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA, AVOCADO AND BASIL

Classic Pasta Salad With Mozzarella, Avocado and Basil image

With its colorful jumble of tomatoes, avocado, olives, mozzarella and cucumber, this has everything you've ever wanted in a pasta salad. But feel free to customize the ingredients to suit your own tastes (see Tip), and to add lemon and salt to the dressing to taste. As long as you don't overcook the pasta, and add it while still hot to the dressing, you really can't go wrong. Make this a few hours ahead so the flavors have a chance to meld, but be sure not to add the avocado until just before serving.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories lunch, pastas, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced shallot or red onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Fine sea salt, as needed
1 pound short pasta, such as campanelle, fusilli or farfalle
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size cubes
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

To prepare the dressing, in a large bowl, whisk together shallot, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk in oil. Taste and add more salt and-or lemon juice if needed.
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until it is just al dente, usually a minute less than the package instructions. Drain well. While still warm, add the pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss well. Let pasta cool, soaking up the dressing.
In a medium bowl, gently toss together avocado, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Just before serving, add tomato, cucumber, mozzarella and Parmesan to the bowl with the pasta and toss well. Gently fold in avocado and basil.
Drizzle with olive oil, cracked black pepper and salt to taste before serving.

Tips:

Use ripe avocados: Ripe avocados are creamier and have a richer flavor than unripe avocados.
Choose the right pasta: Whole wheat pasta is a good choice for this salad because it is healthy and filling. You can also use other types of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
Cook the pasta al dente: Al dente pasta is slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape in the salad.
Let the pasta cool before adding the other ingredients: This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Use a light dressing: A light dressing will help keep the salad from becoming too heavy.
Add some crunch: Adding some crunchy vegetables, such as celery or carrots, will add texture and flavor to the salad.
Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Avocado Whole Wheat Pasta Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its creamy avocado dressing, al dente pasta, and fresh vegetables, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.