Everyone will love this Mexican-inspired pasta salad recipe. We lighten up the creamy dressing with avocado for a healthier version of a picnic favorite.
Total Time
30min
4.6
5 Ratings
Author: Joyous Health
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Salad
•
1
pckg
Chickpea Pasta
•
1
Bell Pepper
•
1
cup
Broccoli Florets
•
1
cup
Corn Kernels
•
1/2
Red Onion
•
to taste
Alfalfa Sprouts
or Fresh Basil, microgreens
Dressing
•
1
Avocado
•
1
clove
Garlic
•
1/2
cup
Fresh Basil
•
4
Tbsp
Sunflower Seeds
•
2
Limes
, juiced
•
1/2
cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
to taste
Sea Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
In a large salad bowl, combine the Bell Pepper (1), Broccoli Florets (1 cup), Corn Kernels (1 cup), Alfalfa Sprouts (to taste), and Red Onion (1/2). Save garnish for topping once you've adding the dressing.
2.
Using a food processor, add the Avocado (1), Garlic (1 clove), Fresh Basil (1/2 cup), Sunflower Seeds (4 Tbsp), juice from Limes (2), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 cup), Sea Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Blend until creamy.
3.
While you're making the dressing, boil a large pot of water and add the Chickpea Pasta (1 pckg). Bowl until al dente. Remove from hot water immediately and either put in a bowl of cold water or run under cold water.
4.
Combine the salad ingredients, with the pasta and mix together with the dressing. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving or enjoy immediately if you can't wait that long. Enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
649
FAT
42.2 g
PROTEIN
19.2 g
CARBS
55.4 g
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