Whip up this delicious picnic recipe this spring.
Now that warm weather is here to stay, it’s the perfect time to enjoy sunny picnics in the park. Hosting or attending a picnic in the near future? Then this avocado-pesto pasta is the perfect way to inject some fresh spring flavor into your event. Trust us; this delicious picnic recipe is sure to impress.
Avocado-Pesto Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn
Ingredients:
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. orecchiette pasta
- 2 ears fresh corn, husks removed
- 7 oz. basil pesto
- 2 avocados, pitted and diced
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
Directions:
- Bring an 8-quart stockpot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until cool.
- Meanwhile, cook corn in pasta water for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; cut kernels off the cob. In a large mixing bowl mix pesto and avocado. Mash lightly using a fork and season with pepper. Toss together with pasta and parsley.
- Serve on large platter. Top with corn and garnish with more parsley.
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