Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad

from tasteofhome.com

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. 1

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

  2. 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.