Description
A fall pasta salad made with avocado, fresh veggies, herbs and just a handful of other easy to find wholesome ingredients!
Ingredients
Avocado Dijon Dressing:
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2–1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper as desired
Pasta Salad:
- 1 (12 oz.) bag tricolored spiraled pasta
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the packaging directions. Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain and run under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- To a large bowl, add the pasta, dressing and all of the remaining ingredients. Stir until all of the pasta is coated and everything is uniform.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.*
Notes
- This recipe tastes better as it sits, so I suggest setting it into the refrigerator for an hour or two before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Entree, Appetizer