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Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad: Refreshing & Creamy Delight

Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish packed with savory flavors and creamy textures, perfect for warm picnics.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Gemelli or Spiral Pasta can substitute with gluten-free pasta
  • 1 cup Artichoke Hearts fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Plum Tomatoes diced
  • 1 each Avocado diced, preferably ripe
  • ½ cup Romano Cheese can be replaced with Parmesan or omitted
For the Dressing
  • cup Canola Oil can use olive oil for added flavor
  • 1 each Lime juice and zest
  • ½ cup Cilantro can swap with parsley
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula or serving spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, 1 cup artichoke hearts, 1 cup diced plum tomatoes, and 1 diced avocado. Gently fold together to keep avocado intact.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup canola oil, juice and zest of 1 lime, ½ cup chopped cilantro, kosher salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are coated.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use ripe avocados for creaminess. Sprinkle lime juice on chopped avocado to prevent browning. This salad can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side.

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