Avocado pasta salad is a salad made with peeled and chopped avocadoes, cooked pasta, a salad dressing and other vegetables and/or meats and seasonings. Popular inclusions are onions, tomatoes and seafood such as tuna or salmon. The salad can be served as an appetizer or a side dish for parties and potlucks.
Preparation Overview of Avocado Pasta Salad
Ingredients: Ingredients suggested by the avocado pasta salad recipe are avocados, pasta, a salad dressing, onions, tomatoes and seasoning and flavoring ingredients such as garlic, dill, salt and pepper.
Method of Preparation: Pasta is cooked in boiling salted water and then drained and rinsed in cold water. The salad is prepared by tossing together cooked pasta, peeled and chopped avocadoes, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped onions and seasonings along with salad dressing. The salad stored in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving so that the flavors blend well.
Serving Suggestions
The salad is served chilled as a starter or a side dish. It especially suits menus of occasions like potlucks and picnics. It can be served on a bed of lettuce or garnished with pine nuts and/or grated cheese for additional appeal.
Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe Variations
- Tuna Avocado Pasta Salad: Canned tuna is used as an additional ingredient in the salad.
- Avocado Lemon Pasta Salad: The refreshing salad is made with a dressing of lemon juice, salad oil and seasonings like crushed garlic, paprika and minced parsley.
- Chicken Avocado Pasta Salad: Chicken breasts, which have been cooked and cut in strips, are included as an additional ingredient in this salad.
