Asparagus Pasta Salad With Creamy Lemon Dressing
Recipe: #391
October 10, 2011
Categories: Salads, Vegetable Salad, Side Dishes, Penne, Asparagus, 5-Minute Prep, Brunch, Easter, July 4th, Labor Day, Picnic, Heart Healthy, Vegetarian, more
"A nice twist on a pasta salad. Fresh asparagus and a creamy lemon sauce make this a quick easy dish. Pair this along a grilled fillet of fish or chicken breast and it makes for a very nice easy dinner. And ... this dressing is also very good over salad greens. Note: If you make this ahead, I like to add most of the dressing to the pasta - but reserve some. The pasta will soak up most of the dressing when you first make it; so, save some of the dressing to add right before serving."
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (412.6 g)
- Calories 401.7
- Total Fat - 7.5 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.4 g
- Cholesterol - 11.7 mg
- Sodium - 332.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 75.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 14.4 g
- Sugars - 6.7 g
- Protein - 15.4 g
- Calcium - 212.2 mg
- Iron - 6.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 47.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Dressing ... Whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl and set to the side until the pasta and asparagus are cooked.
Step 2
Pasta and Asparagus ... In a large pot of salted water, boil the pasta according to package directions. Approximately 2 minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus, and cook until the asparagus is crisp tender. Then, drain the pasta and asparagus; making sure to rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly.
Step 3
Finish ... Add the scallions and dressing; tossing lightly to combine. Then, add the cheese and lemon slices.
Step 4
Serve and ENJOY! ... This is best served at room temperature; but, it is equally as good served cold. This is a wonderful salad for picnics, BBQ's, potlucks, parties, entertaining, etc.
Tips
No special items needed.
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