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A close-up of a vibrant pasta salad with fusilli, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion, showcasing the cooking aesthetic.

Aesthetic Pasta Salad

A simple and visually appealing pasta salad with fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: international
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz pasta fusilli or penne
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra color, add fresh basil or parsley.

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