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The tasty salad uses nutritious avocados in place of mayonnaise for a rich and creamy dressing.
This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by Avocados From Mexico.
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Avocado Tomato Basil Pasta Salad with Pesto Avocado Dressing
The tasty salad uses nutritious avocados in place of mayonnaise for a rich and creamy dressing.
This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by Avocados From Mexico.
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Prep Time
15
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Cook Time
15
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Total Time
30
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Servings
8
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Serving Size:
1 cup salad 2 tablespoons dressing
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
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1 avocado -
1/2 cup basil -
2 garlic cloves -
1 tablespoon olive oil -
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salad Ingredients
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1 avocado -
3 cups rotini pasta -
1/2 red onion -
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes -
1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas) -
2 cups spinach -
2 ounces feta -
10 kalamata olives -
1/2 cup basil -
1/2 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes -
1 teaspoon oregano -
2 tablespoons lemon juice -
1/2 large cucumber
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Prepare pasta according to package directions. Do not overcook – it is better to have firm pasta or slightly undercooked (al dente). -
Salad Dressing: In a separate bowl combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to prepare pasta salad. Refrigerate any remaining dressing for future use. -
Pasta Salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, olives, chickpeas, and herbs and combine with Pesto Avocado Dressing. Squeeze lemon juice on salad before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12. g | |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | |
| Sodium | 255 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g | |
| Sugars | 4 g | |
| Added Sugars | 8 g | |
| Protein | g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 2 fat
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Prep Time
15
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Cook Time
15
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Total Time
30
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Servings
8
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Serving Size:
1 cup salad 2 tablespoons dressing
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
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1 avocado -
1/2 cup basil -
2 garlic cloves -
1 tablespoon olive oil -
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese -
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salad Ingredients
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1 avocado -
3 cups rotini pasta -
1/2 red onion -
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes -
1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans (chickpeas) -
2 cups spinach -
2 ounces feta -
10 kalamata olives -
1/2 cup basil -
1/2 tablespoon red chili pepper flakes -
1 teaspoon oregano -
2 tablespoons lemon juice -
1/2 large cucumber
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Prepare pasta according to package directions. Do not overcook – it is better to have firm pasta or slightly undercooked (al dente). -
Salad Dressing: In a separate bowl combine all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to prepare pasta salad. Refrigerate any remaining dressing for future use. -
Pasta Salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, olives, chickpeas, and herbs and combine with Pesto Avocado Dressing. Squeeze lemon juice on salad before serving.
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