Mediterranean Pasta Salad with California Avocado

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Total Time: 10 min

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Cook Time: 10 min

Nutrition Facts

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Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 300

Total Fat 19g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 270mg

Total Carbs 30g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 7g

Potassium 540mg

Vitamin A 646 IU; Vitamin C 18 mg; Calcium 74 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 107 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Creamy California Avocados and tasty Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts star in this delicious pasta salad featuring the flavors of the Mediterranean. A simple dressing made with fresh lemon juice and STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil keeps it easy to make.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

3 Tbsp. STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. loosely packed fresh dill 1/2 lb. orecchiette or small pasta, cooked, drained and cooled 1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, cut in half 1/2 medium hot house cucumber, cut lengthwise in quarters and sliced 1 cup (6.5-oz jar) Cara Mia Marinated Artichoke Hearts, drained and cut in half

Place olive oil, lemon juice and salt in a food processor or blender; blend until creamy. Add dill and pulse just until incorporated. Pour over pasta and toss to coat.
Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

*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.

Did You Know?

There are hundreds of avocado varieties grown in California, but only a few of them are grown commercially. All types of California Avocados can be part of a Mediterranean Diet.