Toss fusilli, chunks of avocado and halved grape tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro for a guacamole-inspired pasta salad.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 clove garlic, finely grated
- Kosher salt
- 4 cups grape tomatoes (red and yellow), halved
- 2 avocados, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and avocados and gently toss in the dressing. Let the mixture sit at room temperature while you prepare the pasta.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to the package directions; drain and let cool.
- Add the pasta and cilantro to the tomato-avocado mixture and toss together. Adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.