Best Avocado Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipes

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AVOCADO-ARTICHOKE SALAD



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large artichokes
2 ripe avocados
2 large ripe tomatoes
3 to 4 tablespoons red-wine vinegar (according to taste)
3/4 cup extra-virgin oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as chives, tarragon or chervil

Steps:

  • Cook the artichokes until tender in boiling salted water (about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut them in half and remove the chokes. Slice the artichokes thin, vertically.
  • Combine the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper for the dressing.
  • Pit, peel and slice the avocados lengthwise. Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a round serving platter. Arrange the avocado in alternating slices with the artichokes on top of the tomatoes, in a pattern forming the spokes of a wheel. Pour the dressing lightly over the slices and sprinkle with the herbs. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 460 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AVOCADO AND ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Avocado and Artichoke Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ersmedstad

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked gemelli pasta or 2 cups spiral shaped pasta
1 (14 ounce) can 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
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 fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water.
  • 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 : Calories 196, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 169.2, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 5.3

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