Avocado Pasta Salad Directions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat bowtie pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar (if using), garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- If using fat-free feta cheese, sprinkle it over the salad and toss lightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Points Calculation:
- Whole wheat bowtie pasta (8 oz): 8 points
- Avocados (2): 0 points
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup): 0 points
- Red onion (1/2 cup): 0 points
- Cucumber (1/2 cup): 0 points
- Cilantro (1/4 cup): 0 points
- Fat-free feta cheese (1/4 cup, optional): 0 points
- Olive oil (2 tbsp): 8 points
- Lime juice (2 tbsp): 0 points
- Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp, optional): 0 points
- Garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili flakes: 0 points
Total Points: 16
Servings: 4
Per Serving: 4 points
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: ~180 per serving
- Fat: ~8g
- Protein: ~5g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~150mg
I'm await your comments! Enjoy!
