Grilled Salmon & Pesto Avocado Cucumber Pasta
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Salmon, Grape Tomatoes, Cilantro, 6 Cucumbers, 2 Small Avocados, 4 Tbsp of Vegan Pesto, Black Pepper, Sea Salt, 1 tsp of Minced Garlic, 1/4 cup of Water, 1Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions:
Spiralize your cucumber and drain the excess water. Sprinkle a pinch of salt onto your cucumber spirals. Place your Cucumber Spirals in a pan for 3 minutes, oil is optional. Set aside. In a blender, food processor or any other blending gadget you have - blend on smoothie mode: your avocados, pesto, garlic, olive oil, water for 1-2 minutes. The consistency will be a creamy, thin sauce.
In a mixing bowl, mix your cucumber spirals with your avocado pesto sauce. Pour your sauce in slowly as you mix, you want to have an ample amount of sauce but not too much. Now you are ready to plate your meal! In bowl, serve out your desired amount of your pasta, garnish with cilantro leaves, black pepper, salt and halved grape tomatoes. On top of your pasta place your Salmon.
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