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Barilla PLUS™ Avocado and Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Yield: 4-6 Servings
 
Ingredients:
1 box Barilla PLUS™ Elbows
2 cups (5 medium) plum tomatoes, diced
3 cups (3 whole) avocados, diced
2 ½ cups (16 oz) fresh mozzarella balls, small-sized, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
To taste salt
To taste freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
  1. Combine tomatoes, avocados, mozzarella, basil, and 1/3 cup olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let mixture marinate for 20-30 minutes.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  3. Cook pasta 1 minute under lowest cook time on package. Drain and pour onto a flat surface. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let cool.

  4. Add cooled pasta to ingredients in bowl; toss and serve.



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