All Seasons California Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe
Recipe provided by the California Avocado Commission
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Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup orange or tangerine juice
- 3 Tbsp. orange marmalade
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 8 oz. dry penne pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water and drained well (4 cups cooked)
- 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced
- 2 small oranges, peeled and sectioned or 2 large tangerines, peeled, segmented and seeded, if necessary
- 1 medium red sweet bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch squares
- 3 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1/4 cup sliced cilantro leaves (lightly packed)
Instructions:
- In large bowl, whisk together orange juice, marmalade, oil, vinegar and mustard.
- Add cooked pasta, mixing well. Cover and chill, stirring occasionally.
- To serve, add remaining ingredients and toss gently.
- Serve on assorted salad greens, if desired.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.














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