PENNE, SPINACH, ASPARAGUS AND CASHEW SALAD
One of my favorite summer fares. This recipe is from a 1997 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. Very wonderful mix of flavors. Use the dressing to taste. You may need to make either more dressing or more pasta, depending on the strength you want it.
Provided by gobruijns
Categories Penne
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to small bowl. Cool.
- Add pasta to same pot and cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
- Transfer pasta to very large bowl.
- Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Cool.
- Blend cup oil, green onions, vinegar and soy sauce in blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. (Asparagus, pasta and dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill.)
- Pour dressing over pasta.
- Add asparagus, spinach and cashews; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.2, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 262.7, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8.2
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