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Avocado Corn Pasta Salad

Avocado Corn Pasta Salad

This Avocado Corn Pasta Salad is loaded with creamy avocado, sweet corn, pasta, tomatoes, and zesty lime dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pasta Salad
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until tender.
  2. Drain the pasta and rinse lightly with cool water to stop the cooking process and cool it quickly.
  3. Allow the pasta to drain completely while preparing the vegetables and dressing.
  4. Dice the avocados into bite-sized cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  5. Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh cilantro.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated without breaking the avocado pieces too much.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with extra salt, pepper, or lime juice.
  10. Refrigerate the pasta salad for about 20–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
  11. Garnish with extra cilantro or avocado before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture.
  • Fresh corn adds extra sweetness and crunch.
  • Lime juice helps keep the avocado fresh and green.
  • Rotini pasta holds the dressing very well.
  • Chill the salad before serving for better flavor.
  • Fresh cilantro adds bright freshness to the dish.
  • Toss gently to keep the avocado pieces intact.