Pasta Salad with Avocado

LCD – All Recipes, Salad

Ingredients

198 grams (7 ounces) of pasta shells (whole grain or gluten free*)

1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider or balsamic vinegar)

2 tablespoons cold-pressed virgin olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Pinch sea salt

1 large ripe avocado

Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon

2 garlic cloves minced

2 teaspoons warmed honey (or 1/2 teaspoon Nature Sweet Sugar Substitute)

6 spring onions finely sliced

2 heaped tablespoons each finely chopped parsley and chives

Description

(NF, DF, V, GF*)

Directions

Bring 8 cups of water to a boil, add salt and pasta and cook until tender; drain and place in a serving bowl.

Blend vinegar, oil and seasoning and pour over pasta and toss.

Mash avocado flesh with lemon juice and zest, garlic and sweetener.

Add spring onions, parsley and chives, then add to pasta and stir lightly.