Avocado and Artichoke Pasta Salad

Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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

Directions

    1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water.
    2. 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.