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1 Avocado From Mexico, cubed
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3 cups Enriched whole wheat rotini pasta, cooked
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1/2 Red onion, diced
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2 cups Cherry tomatoes (tricolored), halved
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1/2 cups Low-sodium canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
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2 cups Spinach, chopped
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2 oz Reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled
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10 Kalamata olives, drained, chopped
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1/2 Fresh basil, chopped
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1/2 TB Red pepper flakes
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1 tsp Dried oregano
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2 TB Lemon Juice
- Pesto Avocado Dressing
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1 Avocado From Mexico, peeled, pitted, and sliced
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1/2 cup Fresh basil, chopped
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2 Garlic cloves, mashed
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2 TB Reduced fat parmesan cheese
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1 TB Red wine vinegar
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1 TB Avocado oil
Instructions
- 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.
- Dressing instructions: In a large bowl combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Stare in the refrigerator until ready to prepare pasta salad. Refrigerate any remaining dressing for future use.
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!
