Tropical Pasta Salad

Tropical Pasta Salad

Pasta shapes are personal; we chose bowties because they look fun in this refreshing, fruity, cold pasta.
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Mango and avocado make luscious partners while the goat cheese topping adds a salty pizzazz. Serve alone as a light luncheon entrée or as a memorable side dish with barbecue.
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  • Total Time : 25 minutes
  • Prep Time : 25 minutes
  • Servings : Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of your favorite pasta (cooked according to package directions)
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 2 cups frozen green peas (thawed)
  • 1 small carrot (peeled and diced)
  • 3 scallions (sliced thin)
  • 1 large mango (peeled, seeded, and diced)
  • 1 large avocado (peeled, seeded, and diced)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
 

Directions

step 1Place the oil in the jar of the blender with the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Purée until smooth.
step 2In a large mixing bowl place the cooked pasta, puréed basil, tomatoes, green peas, diced carrot, scallions, mango, and avocado, and toss to coat completely.
step 3Top with crumbled goat cheese and serve.
step 4Salt and pepper to taste.


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7/7/2011 , 
Twinkie  R.
I will be trying this, this weekend. Sounds wonderful!
6/4/2009 , 
Carol  P.
The salad sounds delicious except for the avocado. I think I would substitute some spinach leaves or brocolli florets and add chopped walnuts.
6/4/2009 , 
Marcie  W.
This is a wonderful, refreshing summer salad! The combination of the sweet mango with the savory vegetables is fantastic. Easy to make and a sure winner!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup (186g)
Calories 210
Calories From Fat 80
Total Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 1.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 390mg
Total Carbohydrates 28g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 7g
Protein 6g
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