Description
This Basil-Infused Avocado Swirl Deviled Egg Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for potlucks or a light lunch. It combines classic deviled egg flavors with a creamy avocado-basil base for a visually stunning and delicious salad.
Ingredients
- 250g (2 cups) Rotini Pasta
- 4 Large Eggs, hard-boiled
- 120g (½ cup) Mayonnaise
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Dijon Mustard
- 15g (1 Tbsp) White Wine Vinegar
- 5g (1 tsp) Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt, plus to taste
- 0.25 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 150g (5 oz) Ripe Avocado
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Fresh Lime Juice
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Plain Greek Yogurt
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Fresh Basil Leaves
- 15g (1 Tbsp) Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 15g (1 Tbsp) Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
- 15g (1 Tbsp) Chopped Fresh Chives
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse.
- Prepare Dressing: Mash eggs with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Craft Avocado Swirl: Blend avocado, lime juice, olive oil, yogurt, basil, and Parmesan.
- Create Swirl Effect: Fold half of avocado puree into dressing, leaving the rest separate.
- Combine and Coat: Toss pasta with the combined dressing.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and chives; chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
For best results, use a ripe Hass avocado. The avocado swirl is best made just before assembling to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg