Strawberry Avocado Pesto Pasta Salad
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.07 out of 5 stars
(47)
Ingredients
8 servings
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 small avocado, pitted
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- kosher salt
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 handful fresh basil
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Preparation
Step 1
Broccoli Avocado Pesto
Step 2
1. Steam the broccoli until tender, about 5 minutes. 2. In food processor or blender, combine the broccoli, avocado, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until combined, adding olive oil if needed to thin. Add the feta cheese and pulse until combined. Taste and season with salt, if needed.
Step 3
Pasta Salad
Step 4
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.2. Add the pasta to a large salad bowl and toss well with the pesto. Add the balsamic, mozzarella, strawberries, tomatoes, and basil and gently toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Step 5
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