SPINACH AVOCADO PENNE PASTA SALAD

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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound pasta
1 bag (5 ounces) baby spinach
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch green onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 avocados, diced
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions in well seasoned boiling water until al dente. Drain pasta and set aside.
  • n a food processor, place the cilantro and spinach and process until chopped into tiny pieces. Add cilantro mixture to a medium bowl. Stir in garlic onion, tomatoes, avocado and beans. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pour dressing over the top and stir gently until everything is well coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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