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Avocado (Tomato Basil) Pasta Salad with Pesto Avocado Dressing

Avocado (Tomato Basil) Pasta Salad with Pesto Avocado Dressing

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Avocado (Tomato Basil) Pasta Salad with Pesto Avocado Dressing
SERVES 8
Calories 250
NUTRITION INFO

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

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Salad instructions: 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Do not overcook - it is better to have firm pasta or slightly undercooked (al dente). 2. In a separate bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, olives, chickpeas, and herbs and combine with Pesto Avocado Dressing. Squeeze lemon juice on salad before serving.
  2. Dressing instructions: In a large bowl combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to prepare pasta salad. Refrigerate any remaining dressing for future use.

Nutrition Facts

Recipe makes 8 servings

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

Amount per serving

Calories 250

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

  • Daily Value*
  • Total Fat 14g 18%
    • Saturated Fat 3g 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 mcgmcg0%
  • Calcium 113mg8%
  • Iron 3mg15%
  • Potassium 530mg10%

DID YOU KNOW?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

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

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