Creamy avocado pasta salad
Discover the tantalizing flavors of creamy avocado combined with perfectly cooked pasta in this delectable salad. Enjoy a harmonious blend of freshness and richness in every bite.
Ingredients:
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 450g rotini pasta
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup frozen roasted corn
- 1 large avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1/2 bunch fresh chives, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 radishes, cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- One 7-ounce can green chiles, drained
Instructions:
- Start by boiling a large pot of water with some salt. Cook the pasta until it is slightly firm to the bite, then toss in the broccoli and frozen corn during the last minute of cooking. Drain the pasta and vegetables, and let them cool for a bit.
- In a powerful blender, combine avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, smoked paprika, garlic, lime zest and juice, and chives. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Transfer the blended dressing into a large serving bowl. Mix in the cooked pasta, broccoli, corn, tomatoes, radishes, red onion, and chilies. Toss everything together until well combined. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve.
Summary:
- Calories: 2999 kcal
- Fat: 114 g
- Protein: 80 g
- Carbs: 430 g
- Potassium: 4059 mg
- Magnesium: 457 mg