Avocado Dijon Pasta Salad

Ingredients for Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dry tarragon
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Ingredients for Salad:

• 1 pound pasta penne, cooked
• 3 oz snow peas, cut in half
• 2 oz chopped green onion
• 2 oz red pepper, julienne style
• 2 oz yellow pepper, julienne style
• 2 large ripe avocados, cut into cubes
• 2 oz chopped parsley or cilantro

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta as per instructions on the bag. Drain and cool.
2. In small bowl, whisk together the oil, Dijon, honey, lemon juice, tarragon, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In a larger bowl add the pasta, peas, both peppers, parsley and avocado. Add the dressing to this mixture and toss gently until well coated, Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve chilled on a large platter or bowl.