Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

Servings: 10 / Total Time: 30 mins

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.

Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home