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Avocado Caprese Pasta Salad
Total Time:
25min
Cook Time:
15min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
590
Calories
37
g
Total Fat
48
g
Total Carbs
16
g
Protein
20
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
8
| For the Dressing | ||
| 1 | cup | mayonnaise |
| 1 | Tbsp. | white balsamic vinegar |
| 1 1/2 | tsp. | sugar |
| 1 | tsp. | salt |
| 1 | tsp. | milk, add more to thin dressing |
| For the Pasta Salad | ||
| 1 | lb. | Ditalini pasta, uncooked |
| 1 | cup | cherry tomatoes, halved |
| 1 | cup | cucumber, sliced and quartered |
| 12 | oz. | marinated Mozzarella Balls, (1 container), drained |
| 2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and diced | |
| 2 | Tbsp. | fresh basil leaves, ribboned |
| 1 | Tbsp. | balsamic glaze |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
For the Dressing
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Add more milk to thin dressing if desired.
For the Pasta Salad
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain and rinse with chilly water until the pasta has cooled. Place the drained pasta in a large bowl. Add the dressing and stir to combine.
- Add in the tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella balls, avocado and fresh basil. Gently fold to combine.
- Drizzle the top with the balsamic glaze if desired and season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled. Enjoy.
Serving Suggestion: Serve this with your favorite BBQ or any summer meal, accompanied with watermelon or popsicles!
*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 590
Total Fat 37 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 13 g
Total Carbs 48 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugar 5 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 20 mg
Sodium 490 mg
Potassium 250 mg
Vitamin A 17 mcg; Vitamin C 6 mg; Calcium 163 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 136 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 15%; Iron 10%; Vitamin D 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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