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Penne pasta is combined with Dijon mustard and honey. Creamy cubes of avocado are added at the last moment completing this fantastic and easy summer dish.
Avocado Dijon Pasta Salad
Total Time:
10min
Cook Time:
10min
Ingredients
Serves: 10| For the dressing- | ||
| 1/4 | cup | olive oil |
| 1/4 | cup | Dijon mustard |
| 1/4 | cup | honey |
| 1/4 | cup | lemon juice |
| 1/4 | tsp. | dry tarragon |
| 1/4 | tsp. | sea salt |
| 1/4 | tsp. | cracked, black pepper |
| For the salad- | ||
| 1 | lb. | penne pasta, cooked |
| 3 | oz. | snow peas, cut in half |
| 2 | oz. | chopped green onion |
| 2 | oz. | red pepper, julienne style |
| 2 | oz. | yellow pepper, julienne style |
| 2 | large ripe, Fresh California Avocado, cut into cubes | |
| 2 | oz. | chopped parsley or cilantro |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
Cook the pasta as per instructions on the bag. Drain and cool. In small bowl, whisk together the oil, Dijon, honey, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper. Set aside. In a larger bowl add the pasta, peas, both peppers, parsley and avocado. Add the dressing to this mixture and toss gently until well coated, Season with salt and pepper. Serve chilled on a large platter or bowl.
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