Fresh Pasta Salad with Avocado and Corn

Prepare a large pot, fill it with water for the pasta, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Salt the water, and as soon as it starts boiling, add the whole wheat pasta. Cook for 17–18 minutes over medium-high heat (or according to package instructions). After cooking, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold running water to stop the cooking process.

Meanwhile, prepare the dressing in a large bowl: pour in the lemon juice and the 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Add the chili flakes, salt, and pepper, then mix well.

Peel the avocado, remove the pit, and cut it into small cubes, then add them to the bowl with the dressing. Peel the red onion, slice it thinly, and add it over the avocado. Wash the cherry tomatoes, cut them in half, and add them to the bowl along with the drained corn. Finally, roughly tear the basil leaves, add the cooked and drained pasta, then mix everything carefully.