Weight Watchers Avocado and Tomato Pasta Salad
Bright, fresh, and full of flavor, this Weight Watchers Avocado and Tomato Pasta Salad is a wholesome dish that doesn’t sacrifice taste for health. Made with hearty whole wheat rotini, creamy avocados, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty cilantro, this recipe is perfectly balanced with a tangy lime and garlic dressing that brings everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this pasta salad is ideal for meal prep, light lunches, or potlucks, offering a guilt-free, satisfying meal that’s packed with nutritious ingredients. Bursting with vibrant colors and complementary textures, this easy, Weight Watchers-friendly recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy pasta salad that doesn’t skimp on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz whole wheat rotini pasta
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the whole wheat rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta is cooling, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice the flesh into small cubes. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and finely dice the red onion. Roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Pour the lime dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to coat, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.1 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2805 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
