valley green organic pasta salad
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Years ago, Art and I made this salad using bottled Italian dressing. Although that's certainly an option (be sure to buy organic), you can experiment with a variety of flavors, such as vinaigrettes or your own homemade salad oil as I've mixed here. It's a refreshing and light pasta salad, with lots of healthful ingredients! Keep it natural and enjoy!
(1 rating)
yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
10 Min
Ingredients For valley green organic pasta salad
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1 lbpenne pasta, organic
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2 Tbspolive oil, organic
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1 pinchsalt
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1 colive oil, organic
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6 clovegarlic, organic, finely chopped
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1 tsppepper mill blend seasoning
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1 pinchkosher salt
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1 pinchground pepper
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1 mdtomato, organic
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1/4 mdyellow onion, organic
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1 cpeas, organic, lightly steamed to tender & cooled
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6-7marinated artichoke hearts, cut into smaller pieces
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1/4 mdblock swiss cheese, organic, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1avocado, organic, 1/2-inch slices
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3-4 Tbspliquid from artichoke hearts
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1/2 cparmesan cheese, shredded
How To Make valley green organic pasta salad
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1Cook the penne pasta per directions. Drain in a colander and run cold water over it to cool.
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2In a cup, combine olive oil, finely chopped garlic, pepper mill blend, salt and pepper. While you're prepping other ingredients, let oil stand and stir occasionally so that olive oil absorbs garlic and seasoning flavors.
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3Pour pasta into a large bowl, cut up and add tomatoes, onion, peas, artichoke hearts, swiss cheese, and avocado. Add 3-4 tablespoons of liquid from artichoke hearts. Toss gently.
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4Continuing to toss salad gently, add seasoned olive oil mixture a little at a time. Toss until all pasta and ingredients are well-coated. Toss in shredded parmesan, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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