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Chilled Lentil Penne Avocado Pesto Salad
Lentil Penne served chilled in a creamy avocado pesto sauce topped with cherry tomatoes, diced red peppers and queso fresco.
Yield: 25, 8 oz servingsFEATURED FOOD
INGREDIENTS
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5 lbLentil Penne, prepared
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5 TbspVegetable oil
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2 cupBasil, stems removed
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1 cupParsley, stems removed
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0.5 cupWalnuts, toasted and chopped
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1 cupParmesan cheese, shaved
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2 TbspLemon juice, concentrate
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0.75 cupExtra virgin olive oil
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2 TbspKosher salt
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4 cupAvocados, seeded and skin removed
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1 TbspGranulated garlic
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1 TbspBlack pepper, ground
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1 TbspRed wine vinegar
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2 cupCherry tomatoes, quartered
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3 cupRed pepper, seeded, small diced
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3 cupQueso fresco, crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Prepare penne according to package directions.
- 2. Drain and place in a 4” plastic hotel pan and cover with cold water by several inches.
- 3. Add vegetable oil and 1 ¼ gallon of ice. Stir to combine. Once pasta is cool, drain and reserve for service at 40° F.
- 4. Blanch basil and parsley in boiling water for 15-20 secs. Shock in ice water and squeeze out excess water.
- 5. Combine herb mix, toasted walnuts, parmesan, lemon juice and EVOO in a 3-quart Vitamix or large blender and blend until smooth. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- 6. In the Vitamix or large blender, puree avocados, granulated garlic, salt, black pepper and red wine vinegar until smooth. Fold avocado puree into pesto. Store covered at 40° F.
- 7. Combine chilled prepared pasta to avocado pesto dressing. Fold in cherry tomatoes, diced red peppers and queso fresco. Hold at 40°F for service.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving Size 227 GM
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 500 | Calories from Fat 0 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 17g | 26% | |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | |
Trans Fat 0g | ||
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% | |
Sodium 550mg | 23% | |
Total Carbohydrate 66g | 22% | |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 0% | |
Sugars 2g | ||
Protein 24g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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