Southwestern Pasta Salad With Avocado-Serrano Dressing

"The texture and flavor contrasts of this Southwestern-inspired salad are what makes it so appealing. The buttery avocado helps to smooth the heat of the Serrano chile in the dressing. Quick-Fix Vegetarian: Healthy Home-cooked Meals in 30 Minutes or Less" by Robin Robertson, Tucson"
 
Download
photo by a food.com user photo by a food.com user
Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
4
Advertisement

ingredients

Advertisement

directions

  • Cook the penne in salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the dressing: Combine the chile and garlic in a food processor. Halve and pit 1 of the avocados, scoop out the flesh with a spoon and add it to the processor. Add the lime juice and chile powder and process until smooth. Add the olive oil and salt to taste. Process until smooth.
  • After the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cool water, then place in a large bowl. Add the beans, jicama, onion, tomatoes and parsley. Peel, halve and dice the remaining avocado and add it to the pasta salad. Pour on the dressing and toss gently to combine. Serve on salad greens.

Questions & Replies

Got a question? Share it with the community!
Advertisement

Reviews

Have any thoughts about this recipe? Share it with the community!
Advertisement

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

<p><br /> <br /><img src=http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/DUCHESS13/FFF/Switzerland-FFF4.gif alt= /> <br /><a href=http://photobucket.com target=_blank> <br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/projects/200_PACpic.jpg border=0 alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/projects/pacbanner.jpg border=0 alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket /> <br /><img src=http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/DUCHESS13/Zaar%20World%20Tour%203/ZWT3-Participation.gif alt= /> <br /></a><img src=http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r271/copperhorse58/Zaar%20Food%20Photos/SassyBanner.jpg alt=http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r271/copperhorse58/Zaar%20Food%20Photos/SassyBanner.jpg /></p>
 
View Full Profile
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Find More Recipes