Vegan Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 cup Basil, fresh
  • 1 8-ounce pint Cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic

• Condiments

  • 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup or agave nectar

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 16-ounce bag Brown rice pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 16-ounce bag brown rice pasta (or any kind of pasta you want)
• 1 8-ounce pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1½ cups)
• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 avocado, chopped
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; place in a large bowl.
• Add tomatoes, basil and avocado. Stir until the ingredients are evenly mixed.
• In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Pour onto the pasta; stir to combine.