Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad with Avocado

August 13, 2018  

Dill & Garlic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

¾ c. extra virgin olive oil
6 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. sugar
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 ½ Tbsp. fresh dill, minced
1 ½ tsp. dried oregano
¾ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. salt
Fresh ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a jar and shake until incorporated.

 

Pasta Salad

Ingredients

½ lb. pasta
1 lb. tomatoes
2 large or 2 small cucumbers
½ c. Kalamata olives, drained, pitted and sliced
½ c. feta cheese
2 to 3 avocadoes, diced
2 Tbsp. fresh dill for garnish

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl combine all salad ingredients.
  3. Toss with 2/3 vinaigrette until everything is evenly coated. Reserve remaining 1/3 to add before serving.
  4. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
  5. Remove from fridge, add sliced avocado and remaining vinaigrette.