ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH A CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

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A nice twist on asparagus and pasta salad. A quick easy dish with a light lemony, tangy sauce, but very fast. Pair this along a grilled piece of fish or chicken breast and this makes this a very nice easy dinner.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 6 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces penne pasta
2 lbs asparagus (ends removed and cut in 2-inch pieces on a angle)
1/2 cup scallion, cut on a angle in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated (I like sharp cheddar)
1 tablespoon kosher salt (to cook the pasta in)
1/2 lemon, thin sliced
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, the dish (to season)

Steps:

  • Dressing -- mix all the ingredients and set to the side until the pasta and asparagus are cooked.
  • Salad -- In a large pot of salted water, boil the pasta according to directions. Approximately 3 minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus until is comes out al dente. Now drain the pasta and asparagus. Rinse under cold water for just a few seconds to stop the cooking process and cool slightly.
  • Combine -- Now toss the still slightly warm pasta with the dressing. Add in the scallions, extra salt and pepper and serve garnished with the cheese fresh lemon slices. A nice simple salad!
  • Now this is a very light tasting salad with a very simple dressing. It doesn't have bold flavors, but subtle flavors which is a nice compliment to a fresh herb roasted chicken breast or piece of fish. This is all about fresh subtle flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 1664.2, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.2

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