Avocado Pasta Salad
11
Jul
Jul
Classic Italian flavor makes this salad delicious!
1 lb pasta shells, bowties or other medium shape
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
12-15 basil leaves, washed, checked and chopped or 4 frozen basil cubes
1 cup sun dried or oven roasted tomatoes or fresh grape tomatoes
1 cup pine nuts (pignolia)
2 garlic cloves
Kosher salt to taste
2 ripe Haas avocados
1
Bring 5 quarts of water to boil in a large pot.
2
Add pasta and cook 10 Minutes. Drain well and toss with olive oil.
3
Add basil, tomatoes, garlic and pine nuts. Season to taste with salt. (Salad can be prepared in advance up to this point.)
4
Add avocado just before serving. Toss to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CategorySalads
Ingredients
1 lb pasta shells, bowties or other medium shape
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
12-15 basil leaves, washed, checked and chopped or 4 frozen basil cubes
1 cup sun dried or oven roasted tomatoes or fresh grape tomatoes
1 cup pine nuts (pignolia)
2 garlic cloves
Kosher salt to taste
2 ripe Haas avocados