Citrus Bow Tie Pasta

Serves 4 to 6

Thanks to the reader who sent in the recipe for this pasta dish full of bright and unexpected flavors. She says, "My kids and I can whip this up in ten minutes! They love to take it for lunch." Sounds like a great idea to us. The garlic-infused oil adds a delicate flavor; look for specialty oils in our grocery aisles.

Ingredients

1 pound bow tie pasta, preferably whole wheat or spelt
1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
3 green onions, both green and white parts, chopped
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup packed chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
1/4 to 1/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
1/3 cup garlic-infused olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain, but do not rinse the pasta. Place hot pasta in a large mixing bowl. Add avocado, green onions, feta, tomatoes and cilantro. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil and drizzle over the warm pasta. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or cold.

Nutrition

Per Serving (161g-wt.): 460 calories (160 from fat), 18g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 14g protein, 61g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 15mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium

http://wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/196