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Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing
Yield: 16 Servings (6 3/4 oz. each)
Yield: 16 Servings (6 3/4 oz. each)
A vibrant pasta salad featuring Cellentani pasta, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, halloumi cheese and creamy avocado dressing.
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable Blend 6/2.5lb | 2.5 lbs. | 1 bag |
| Simplot Harvest Fresh™ Avocados: Avocado Pulp, Frozen 12/1lb | 1 lb. | 1 bag |
| Cellentani pasta, or similar | 1 lb. | |
| Orange juice | 16 fl. oz. | |
| Lime juice | 4 fl. oz. | |
| Green onions, roughly chopped | 3 each | |
| Salt | as needed | |
| Halloumi cheese, diced | 1 lb. |
Preparation Instructions:
- Step 1
- Thaw vegetable blend and avocado according to package instructions.
- Step 2
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions and chill.
- Step 3
- Purée avocado pulp, orange and lime juice with green onions until smooth. Season with salt.
- Step 4
- Toss vegetable blend, pasta and halloumi cheese together in a bowl. Transfer to serving platter and drizzle with half of avocado dressing. Serve remaining avocado dressing on the side.
