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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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The following recipe and photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.

You’ll feel like you’re on the coast of Italy with this Mediterranean Pasta Salad!

With artichokes, red peppers, tomatoes and avocado, this pasta salad is so fresh. I love the lemon vinaigrette dressing! It’s tangy and full of flavor.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

I recommend Heinen’s artisan organic cavatappi pasta for this recipe because the shape is perfectly sized with the other ingredients. It’s also imported from Italy, making this dish even more Mediterranean.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Heinen’s artisan organic cavatappi pasta
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 container Heinen’s marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 cup Heinen's shaved parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • Fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Combine the extra virgin olive oil, Italian seasoning, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, salt and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk well.
  3. Combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, red pepper, avocado, artichoke, parmesan cheese and dressing. Toss well until the pasta is evenly coated.
  4. Top with fresh basil and serve.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Christina Musgrave

By Christina Musgrave

Christina Musgrave is a recipe developer, food photographer and food writer. She’s always looking forward to her next meal. Her blog, Tasting with Tina, is a celebration of easy yet delicious recipes that help busy families create delicious meals and memories in their homes.

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