Avocado Pasta Salad

This Avocado Pasta Salad combines the creamy richness of avocado with vibrant Mexican flavors, creating a refreshing and nutritious low-carb dish. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side at your next gathering, it's a delightful way to enjoy healthy ingredients.

Avocado Pasta Salad
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Zucchini - 2 medium
  • Avocado - 1 ripe
  • Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
  • Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
  • Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Spiralize the zucchinis using a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the avocado mixture.
  4. Toss everything together gently until all the ingredients are well-coated with the avocado dressing.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 16 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.
  • High in fiber, aiding digestion and keeping you full longer.

Tags

MexicanLow CarbPasta Dish