Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 2 cup gemelli or spiral pasta, uncooked
- 2 cups 14 oz artichoke hearts water-packed, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 medium avocado ripe, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese grated
DRESSING:
- /4 cup canola oil
- 2 tbs lime juice
- 1 tbs cilantro minced fresh
- 1 to 1/2 tsp lime zest grated
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.
- 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.
Notes
A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad.