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Bob Staller
Morro Creek Ranch
Morro Bay, California
Worked for over 55 years in reclamation agriculture, making unproductive land flourish and thrive all the way from the Middle East to Morro Bay. Bought the 348-acre Morro Creek Ranch in 1978. Sees the tremendous potential of the avocado and loves ideas that allow...
PASTA SALAD NICOISE - FRUITS & VEGGIES - MORE MATTERS® RECIPE
Categories
- Salads,
- Fruits & Veggies-More Matters®
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Preparation
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Ingredients
- 0.250 ¼ cupfat-free Italian dressing
- 0.250 ¼ cupchopped fresh basil
- 2.000 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
- 5.000 5 tsp.crushed red pepper flakes
- 2.000 2 cupscooked and drained rotini pasta
- 1.000 1 can (6 oz.) drained water-packed tuna
- 0.750 ¾ cupdiced fresh tomato
- 0.500 ½ diced California Avocado
- 0.250 ¼ cupsliced red onion
- 4.000 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2.000 2 lg. sliced black olives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the dressing, basil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine rotini pasta, tuna, tomato, avocado and red onion. Add dressing and toss.
- Line four plates with lettuce leaves, spoon on salad and garnish with olive slices.
*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
Per Serving: 210 calories, 5g fat, 1g saturated fat, 2.5g monounsaturated fat, 1.1g polyunsaturated fat, 400mg sodium, 25g total carbohydrates, 3.5g dietary fiber, 15g protein
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