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Avocado Summer Pasta Salad

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
This is feeding: 6 people
Author: Casey @themindfulhapa

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pasta
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 small Red Onion diced
  • 1 can Whole Kernel Corn drained & rinsed
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro chopped

Creamy Avocado Sauce

  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 3 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside. 
  • Make your sauce by adding all ingredients to a small food processor or use a hand blender until combined and dressing is smooth. Add sauce to cooked pasta and stir to combine. 
  • To a large sauté pan, add 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add diced red onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until onion starts to brown. 
  • Add drained & rinsed corn kernels to pan and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, until corn starts to brown.
  • Add sautéed onion/corn to bowl of cooked pasta, along with cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately or chill and eat later. Can also be reheated and served warm.

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