Elbows Salad with Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella Recipe

Elbows Salad with Avocado, Tomato and Mozzarella Recipe

  • 1 box Barilla PLUS Elbows
  • 2 cups plum tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cups avocado, diced
  • 2 1/2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Combine tomatoes, avocados, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let mixture marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Cook PLUS(R) Elbows 1 minute less than recommended package cooking time. Drain and pour onto a flat surface. Drizzle with a small amount of oil and let cool.
  4. Add cooled pasta to ingredients in bowl; toss and serve.