Name: Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta; 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad. —Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

Contest Winner

3.5 | 8 Reviews Add your review

Yield:10 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:15 min

Save Saved Saving email print

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
dressing:

1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Text Ingredients

Shop Recipe

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 188 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Loading Popular in the Community

Loading Reviews