Description
This creamy avocado ranch pasta salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and rich flavors, making it the perfect dish for summer gatherings and meal prep. With its vibrant colors and luscious dressing, this recipe is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (cooled)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy; season with salt.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and optional grilled chicken.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir well to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg