Simply healthy- Avocado and pasta salad

I am always on a lookout for healthy wholesome food that is nutritious and tasty at the same time. Salads are a great source of fiber and essential vitamins if tossed with the right ingredients. My all time favorite salad ingredient is Avocado. Though high in calories it is a great source of Vit K, B6,C, folate and potassium. The creamy texture and subtle flavor makes any Avocado dish irresistible.

I like to make avocado and pasta salad using rotini pasta tossed with a hint of pesto and olive oil. Here's a recipe that will make a big and filling lunch in itself.

1 medium Avocado
3/4 cup rotini pasta
1 large russet potato boiled and cubed
1 medium salad tomato diced
1 Tbspn Pesto sauce
1 sprig of basil or your favorite herb
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tspn pepper
salt to taste
1 teaspn crushed Feta Cheese (optional)

Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the rotini pasta and boil for 7 mins or till al dente. Drain and cool a little. Mix the pasta and boiled potato cubes with pesto sause and toss well to coat all over.
Peel the avocado and cut it in cubes. Add the Avocados and tomato to pasta mix. Add salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice, toss. Top with shredded herb and feta cheese. Eat it cool and enjoy !!