Creamy California Avocados and tasty Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts star in this delicious pasta salad featuring the flavors of the Mediterranean. A simple dressing made with fresh lemon juice and STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil keeps it easy to make.
| Preparation: | 15 min |
| Cook Time: | 10 min |
| Total Time: | 25 min |
| Serves: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 3.0003 Tbsp. STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1.0001 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 0.250¼ tsp. salt
- 2.0002 Tbsp. loosely packed fresh dill
- 0.500½ lb. orecchiette or small pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
- 1.0001 ripe Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1.0001 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters
- 0.250¼ cup pitted kalamata olives, cut in half
- 0.500½ medium hot house cucumber, cut lengthwise in quarters and sliced
- 1.0001 cup (6.5-oz jar) Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts, drained and cut in half
Instructions
- Place olive oil, lemon juice and salt in a food processor or blender; blend until creamy. Add dill and pulse just until incorporated. Pour over pasta and toss to coat.
- Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition information per serving
Calories 300; Total Fat 19 g (Sat 2.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 13 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 270 mg; Potassium 540 mg; Total Carbohydrates 30 g; Dietary Fiber 8 g; Total Sugars 3 g; Protein 7 g; Vitamin A 646 IU; Vitamin C 18 mg; Calcium 74 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 107 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.