AVOCADO PASTA SALAD
Gluten-free pasta recipe loaded with good fats, good cholesterol (HDL) and quick to make!
Top Benefits of Avocado –
– High in Potassium and Fiber
– Good Cholesterol (HDL) which protects against heart diseases
– Helps in weight loss
Ingredients:-
2 cups Spinach 2 tbsp lime juice
1/2 garlic clove, sliced 1.5 medium avocados
1 cup gluten-free pasta 1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup corn 1 cup baby tomatoes
1 tsp rock salt and 1/4th tsp black pepper
METHOD:-
For the Creamy Avocado Dressing-
In a food Processor/Blender, combine 1/2 Spinach + 1 avocado (deseeded)+ lemon juice+ garlic+ salt + black pepper. Pulse until blended and then add remaining spinach and blend until creamy and smooth.
For the Avocado Salad-
– Cook Pasta in water with a pinch of salt and boil for 10 minutes
– Just before the pasta is almost cooked, add corn and peas and cook until the veggies are crisp and tender
– Rinse under cold running water to cool the pasta
– Drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl
– Add the avocado dressing, tomatoes and 1/2 sliced avocado to this pasta bowl
– Toss it well and sprinkle with salt + pepper.
– Serve.
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