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Corn Tomato & Avocado Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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4 ears of corn

1 zucchini

1 avocado, diced

1/2 English cucumber, diced (I used 5 baby cucumbers)

1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half

2 Tbls. finely diced red onions (could use a sliced green onion)

handful of fresh basil, chopped

1/2 lb. pasta (I used gemelli)

Optional: crumbled feta or goat cheese (I sprinkled a bit on top of each serving)

Dressing:

1 Tbls. olive oil

1 lemon, juiced (I used a bit of zest as well)

Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk dressing ingredients together, taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.  Set aside.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse and set aside.
  3. Drizzle a little olive oil over corn and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper then grill until slightly cooked and charred. Let cool then slice kernels from cob and add to large bowl. Slice zucchini and add to bowl as well.
  4. Add remaining ingredients to bowl with corn and zucchini and toss with dressing.
  5. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and lemon, if needed.  Serve with crumbled feta or goat cheese, if desired.

Notes

If plant based/vegan, use your favorite brand of vegan cheese to garnish, or omit completely.