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Dairy-Free Avocado Pasta Salad

Dairy-Free Avocado Pasta Salad: A Creamy Summer Delight

This Dairy-Free Avocado Pasta Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish perfect for summer gatherings, packed with fresh veggies and creamy avocado dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 2 Avocados Use very ripe for a smoother dressing.
  • 1/2 cup Water Adjusts dressing consistency.
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Fresh is preferable.
  • 1 teaspoon Horseradish Adjust to taste or omit.
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Fresh note; can swap with parsley or basil.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt recommended.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper A hint to elevate flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Prevents avocado oxidation.
For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Gluten-free pasta is an alternative.
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsing helps lower sodium.
  • 1 cup Cucumber For crunch.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Other bell pepper colors can be used.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Can be omitted for milder flavor.
  • 2 stalks Celery Consider carrots for added crunch.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Bursting with sweetness.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Colander
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and celery. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the dill or parsley.
  2. Open a can of chickpeas, drain, and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
  3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool.
  4. Blend ripe avocados, water, garlic cloves, horseradish, dill, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Combine cooled pasta with avocado dressing in a bowl, then add all prepped vegetables and chickpeas, mixing well.
  6. Serve chilled; sprinkle with nutritional yeast and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Let sit in the refrigerator before serving to meld flavors.

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