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Avocado, Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad with Pesto Avocado Dressing

Name: Avocado, Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad with Pesto Avocado Dressing
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Avocado From Mexico, cubed; 3 cups Enriched whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked; 1/2 Red onion, diced; 2 cups Cherry tomatoes (tricolored), halved; 1/2 cups Low-sodium canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed; 2 cups Spinach, chopped; 2 oz Reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled; 10 Kalamata olives, drained, chopped; 1/2 Fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 TB Red pepper flakes; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 2 TB Lemon Juice; 1 Avocado From Mexico, peeled, pitted, and sliced; 1/2 cup Fresh basil, chopped; 2 Garlic cloves, mashed; 2 TB Reduced fat parmesan cheese; 1 TB Red wine vinegar; 1 TB Avocado oil

8 Servings

250 Cals

Description

When you’re craving avocados, this recipe’s got you. It’s made with fresh Avocados From Mexico, so you know it’s gonna be goooood. Oh, and don’t forget to bookmark this recipe, because once you try it, you’ll be back for more.

Ingredients

1 Avocado From Mexico, cubed

3 cups Enriched whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked

1/2 Red onion, diced

2 cups Cherry tomatoes (tricolored), halved

1/2 cups Low-sodium canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed

2 cups Spinach, chopped

2 oz Reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled

10 Kalamata olives, drained, chopped

1/2 Fresh basil, chopped

1/2 TB Red pepper flakes

1 tsp Dried oregano

2 TB Lemon Juice

Pesto Avocado Dressing

1 Avocado From Mexico, peeled, pitted, and sliced

1/2 cup Fresh basil, chopped

2 Garlic cloves, mashed

2 TB Reduced fat parmesan cheese

1 TB Red wine vinegar

1 TB Avocado oil

8 serving per container

Serving size 1 serving ( 1 cup (246g) )

calories 250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 18%

Saturated Fat 2g 15%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat g

Monounsaturated Fat g

Cholesterol 5mg 2%

Sodium 230mg 10%

Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%

Dietary Fiber 8g 29%

Total Sugars 4g

Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%

Protein 8g

Vitamin D 0 mcgmcg 0%

Calcium 113mg 8%

Iron 3mg 15%

Potassium 530mg 10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Disclaimer

While many factors affect heart disease, eating avocados as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk.

Did you know?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!

Description

Ingredients

1 Avocado From Mexico, cubed

3 cups Enriched whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked

1/2 Red onion, diced

2 cups Cherry tomatoes (tricolored), halved

1/2 cups Low-sodium canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed

2 cups Spinach, chopped

2 oz Reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled

10 Kalamata olives, drained, chopped

1/2 Fresh basil, chopped

1/2 TB Red pepper flakes

1 tsp Dried oregano

2 TB Lemon Juice

Pesto Avocado Dressing

1 Avocado From Mexico, peeled, pitted, and sliced

1/2 cup Fresh basil, chopped

2 Garlic cloves, mashed

2 TB Reduced fat parmesan cheese

1 TB Red wine vinegar

1 TB Avocado oil

8 serving per container

Serving size 1 serving ( 1 cup (246g) )

calories 250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 18%

Saturated Fat 2g 15%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat g

Monounsaturated Fat g

Cholesterol 5mg 2%

Sodium 230mg 10%

Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%

Dietary Fiber 8g 29%

Total Sugars 4g

Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%

Protein 8g

Vitamin D 0 mcgmcg 0%

Calcium 113mg 8%

Iron 3mg 15%

Potassium 530mg 10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Disclaimer

While many factors affect heart disease, eating avocados as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk.

Did you know?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!

Heart Healthy

Avocado, Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad with Pesto Avocado Dressing

Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

INSTRUCTIONS

Salad instructions:

Dressing instructions:

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Dressing instructions:

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Avocado, Tomato & Basil Pasta Salad with Pesto Avocado Dressing

Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

INSTRUCTIONS

Salad instructions:

Dressing instructions:

Email recipe

INSTRUCTIONS

Salad instructions:

Dressing instructions:

Email recipe

Ingredients

Nutrition Facts

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

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