With
crisp vegetables, avocado and sweet shrimp, this cool pasta salad is a meal in
itself.
Makes: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
1- 16oz package wheat penne pasta
1 pound of sauteed shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and
deveined
1/2 cup shredded cheddar
1 avocado, peeled and diced
1 cup Organic Fat Free Plain Yogurt
Juice of 2 lemons
1/2 Nature Sweet Tomatoes
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick
half moons
1 cup green beans, blanched and chilled
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper to taste (or 1 Pack Goya Vegetable Seasoning)
2 Scallion onions stalks
DIRECTIONS
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Rinse
pasta under cold water and drain. In a large bowl gently toss together pasta,
shrimp, cheddar cheese, avocado, yogurt, scallion onions, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumbers,
green beans, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.
THE AMAZING AVOCADO
The health benefits of avocado include weight
management, protection from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, treating
osteoarthritis and enhancing the absorption of nutrients for the body. It also reduces the risk of cancer, liver
damage and Vitamin K deficiency-related bleeding. Avocado helps in keeping eyes
healthy and protecting the skin from signs of aging and the harmful effects of
UV rays. It also helps in maintaining blood sugar levels and has antioxidant
properties. It even helps to increase circulation, boost cognitive abilities,
and build stronger bones!
Avocado has a high fatty acid content but contains
extremely low levels of cholesterol. Many people tend to stop eating avocado
due to its high calorie content, thinking that it may add to their weight. However, the amount of calories is very small when compared to butter, and
other high calorie dietary items. Also, much of the fat content comes from
unique sources, like phytosterols, which are beneficial for a number of
reasons.
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