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Spinach Avocado Pasta Salad
This Spinach Avocado Pasta Salad is not only delicious, it's packed with vegetables and protein for a healthy meal or side dish.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
5
Calories:
374
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Equipment
Food Processor
Ingredients
For the salad:
2 1/2
cups
penne pasta
(white, whole wheat, or other bite size pasta)
2
cups
fresh spinach leaves
1
bunch
fresh cilantro
1/4
cup
sweet onion
, chopped
2
cloves
garlic
, minced
2
avocados
, peeled, seeded and diced
15
ounce can
chickpeas
, rinsed and drained
1 1/2
cups
cherry tomatoes
, halved
For the Dressing:
juice of 1 lemon
2
teaspoons
olive oil
1
teaspoon
granulated sugar
2
teaspoons
dijon mustard
1/2
teaspoon
cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper
, to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
Place cilantro and spinach in a food processor and pulse a few times until they are finely diced. Add to a medium bowl.
Stir in the garlic, onion, tomatoes, avocado, and beans. Add the cooked pasta, and stir to combine.
Make dressing and pour over the top. Toss to coat.
Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors combine.
Nutrition
Calories:
374
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
53
g
|
Protein:
10
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
48
mg
|
Potassium:
697
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
1570
IU
|
Vitamin C:
22.8
mg
|
Calcium:
40
mg
|
Iron:
1.9
mg
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