valley green organic pasta salad

Name: Valley Green Organic Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) penne pasta, organic; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, organic; 1 pinch(es) salt; 1 cup(s) olive oil, organic; 6 clove(s) garlic, organic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) pepper mill blend seasoning; 1 pinch(es) kosher salt; 1 pinch(es) ground pepper; 1 medium tomato, organic; 1/4 medium yellow onion, organic; 1 cup(s) peas, organic, lightly steamed to tender & cooled; 6-7 - marinated artichoke hearts, cut into smaller pieces; 1/4 medium block swiss cheese, organic, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 - avocado, organic, 1/2-inch slices; 3-4 tablespoon(s) liquid from artichoke hearts; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, shredded

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Cindy DeVore

Amissville, VA

Updated on May 28, 2012

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!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound penne pasta, organic
2 tablespoons olive oil, organic
1 pinch salt
1 cup olive oil, organic
6 cloves garlic, organic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon pepper mill blend seasoning
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch ground pepper
1 medium tomato, organic
1/4 medium yellow onion, organic
1 cup peas, organic, lightly steamed to tender & cooled
6-7 - marinated artichoke hearts, cut into smaller pieces
1/4 medium block swiss cheese, organic, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 - avocado, organic, 1/2-inch slices
3-4 tablespoons liquid from artichoke hearts
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

How To Make valley green organic pasta salad

Step 1

Cook the penne pasta per directions. Drain in a colander and run cold water over it to cool.

Step 2

In 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.
Step 3

Pour 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.
Step 4

Continuing 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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