Citrus Bow Tie Pasta(Greek)

This pasta dish is full of bright and unexpected flavors. Whips up in ten minutes! Great for lunch. The garlic-infused oil adds a delicate flavor. Adapted from Whole Foods.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 4-6

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions(about 10 minutes).
2. Drain, but do not rinse the pasta.
3. Place hot pasta in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add avocado, green onions, feta, tomatoes and cilantro.
5. Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil and drizzle over the warm pasta. Toss to combine.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm or cold.