Description
Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a delightful summer dish bursting with fresh flavors. This vibrant salad features juicy strawberries, creamy avocado, and perfectly cooked pasta, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy poppy seed dressing. Ideal for potlucks, brunches, or casual dinners, it’s not just visually appealing but also a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced (preferably Persian)
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- While the pasta cools, slice the strawberries and cucumber, and dice the avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, strawberries, cucumber, avocado, and dressing. Toss gently until everything is well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg