Pasta Salad With Summer Tomatoes & Herb Dressing
Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 10minutes
Total time is 25minutes
Serve is for 6 people
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Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
10 Ingredients
Number of servings
6
- 300grams pasta shells
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup basil, finely chopped (see Tip)
- 320grams mix-a-mato tomatoes, halved
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers, roughly chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 60grams baby spinach leaves
- 2 avocados, deseeded, chopped
Nutrition per serving
1680kJ / 403Cal
1680 Kilojoules or 403 Calories
19% of daily energy intake*
Protein
8.9grams
Fat
21.8grams
Carbs
42.0grams
Sugars
5.4grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Description
A fresh and beautiful pasta salad recipe overflowing with tomatoes, avocado and cucumber, finished with a silky garlic and herb dressing. Perfect for a picnic.
Method
Step 1 of 3
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet instructions. Drain, reserving 2 tbs cooking liquid. Refresh pasta under cold water.
Step 2 of 3
Meanwhile place oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs and reserved cooking liquid in a small bowl. Season, then whisk with a fork to combine.
Step 3 of 3
Place tomato, cucumber, onion, spinach and avocado in a large bowl. Add pasta and dressing, then toss to combine. Serve scattered with extra herbs.
Categories
- Pescatarian
- Amanda
- Seafood free
- Low salt
- Salad
- Lunch
- Tree nut free
- Low sugar
- Sesame free
- Salads
- High fibre
- Christmas
- Soy free
- Vegetarian
- Dec 2020
- Vegan
- Pasta salad
- Picnic
- Tomato
- Avocado
- Italian
- Spinach
- Peanut free
- Fresh Ideas
These categories are provided as a guide only and do not reflect any ingredients or products displayed or referred to on this recipe page and that are not listed in the recipe’s ingredients list. Find out more about allergy, dietary and lifestyle category tags.
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