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Dorcas McFarlane and Gordon Kimball
J.K. Thille Ranch
Santa Paula, California
Dorcas McFarlane Fifth-generation Californian and mother of six children. The epitome of a successful, independent woman. Took over the 280-acre J.K. Thille Ranch after her husband’s passing in 1972. Self-described as “too stubborn” to let anyone else do it. Balanced being a full-time mom...
ALL SEASONS CALIFORNIA AVOCADO PASTA SALAD
Categories
- Salads & Dressings,
- Vegetarian
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Preparation
0 min
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Cook Time
0 min
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Total Time
0 min
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
Ingredients
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0.333
⅓
cup
orange or tangerine juice
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3.000
3
Tbsp.
orange marmalade
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1.500
1 ½
Tbsp.
vegetable oil
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
white wine vinegar
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2.000
2
tsp.
Dijon mustard
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8.000
8
oz.
dry penne pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water and drained well (4 cups cooked)
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1.000
1
California Avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced
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2.000
2
small oranges, peeled and sectioned or 2 large tangerines, peeled, segmented and seeded, if necessary
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1.000
1
medium red sweet bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares
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3.000
3
green onions, sliced diagonally
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0.250
¼
cup
sliced cilantro leaves (lightly packed)
Instructions
- In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, marmalade, oil, vinegar and mustard.
- Add cooked pasta, mixing well. Cover and chill, stirring occasionally.
- To serve, add remaining ingredients and toss gently.
- Serve on assorted salad greens, if desired.
*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
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great recipe
This salad is simply dreamy! I made it for the Fourth of July picnic last year and plan to make this recipe a regular!!
Submitted By Karen - Jun 4, 2011
This recipe was simply delicious!
Submitted By Karen - Jun 4, 2011
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