Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

Name: Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta; 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 10 servings.

A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad. —Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 188 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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