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Spinach, Cilantro, Avocado Pasta Salad
Spinach, cilantro, avocado pasta salad is the perfect way to sneak some healthy greens into a yummy dinner that everyone will eat!
Prep Time
25
minutes
mins
Cook Time
7
minutes
mins
Total Time
32
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
347
kcal
Author:
Lauren Allen
Ingredients
2 1/2
cups
farfalle pasta
2
cups
fresh spinach leaves
1
bunch
fresh cilantro
1/4
cup
onion
, finely diced
2
cloves
garlic
, finely chopped
2
avocados
, diced
1
can
navy beans
(or chickpeas) , drained and rinsed
1
cup
cherry tomatoes
, halved
For the Dressing:
1/4
cup
lemon juice
(about 1 medium lemon)
2
teaspoons
olive oil
1
teaspoon
granulated sugar
, or agave
2
teaspoons
dijon mustard
1/2
teaspoon
cumin
salt and freshly ground black pepper
, to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until done, about 7-9 minutes. Drain pasta and set aside.
Place cilantro and spinach in a food processor and process until chopped into tiny pieces
Add greens to a medium bowl. Add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, avocado, and beans.
Toss in cooked pasta, and stir until combined. Pour dressing over the top and fold into salad until well coated.
Refrigerate for at least 10-15 minutes to let flavors combine.
Nutrition
Calories:
347
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
42
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
55
mg
|
Potassium:
776
mg
|
Fiber:
8
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
1870
IU
|
Vitamin C:
30.4
mg
|
Calcium:
42
mg
|
Iron:
1.9
mg