Fresh Avocado Cucumber Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad combines creamy avocado and crisp cucumber for a light, satisfying dish perfect for warm days. It's quick to make and bursting with fresh flavors that everyone will love.

Chef's Cooking Tips

Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture.
Chill the pasta before mixing to keep the salad cool and fresh.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent the avocado from browning.

Ingredients 0/9

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives ½ cup Italian dressing, or more to taste ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 avocado, diced 1 squeeze lemon juice

What Makes This Recipe So Good

This salad is light, refreshing, and packed with healthy fats and vitamins. It combines creamy avocado with crisp cucumber for a perfect summer dish. Plus, it’s quick to prepare and great for a nutritious meal or side.

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini until it’s tender but still has a bit of a bite, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Once the pasta is cool, combine it with the tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a big bowl. Give everything a good toss to mix it all together.

Step 3

Pop the salad into the fridge for about an hour so the flavors can really meld.

Step 4

Just before serving, toss the avocado with some lemon juice to keep it fresh, then fold it gently into the pasta salad. Enjoy!

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By Ryan Parker

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Serving Guide

Serve this salad chilled alongside grilled chicken or fish for a balanced meal. It also pairs well with crusty bread or as a light lunch on its own. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or cilantro for extra flavor.

How To Refrigerate This Dish

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. For best taste, eat within 1-2 days as avocado can brown quickly. Stir gently before serving to redistribute the dressing.