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Loading...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.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with California Avocado
Total Time:
10min
Cook Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
300
Calories
19
g
Total Fat
8
g
Dietary Fiber
7
g
Protein
30
g
Total Carbs
Ingredients
Serves: 4| 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 |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- 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.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 300
Total Fat 19 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Unsaturated Fat 13 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 mg
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Protein 7 g
Total Carbs 30 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Potassium 540 mg
Total Sugar 3 g
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%
*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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