SUN-DRIED TOMATO, WHITE BEAN, AND GOAT CHEESE PASTA SALAD.

Sun-Dried Tomato, White Bean, and Goat Cheese Pasta Salad. image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh basil
2 fresh chives
2 sprigs fresh dill
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
kosher salt
1 pound short cut pasta
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
4-6 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
1 jar (8 ounces) oil packed sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1 can (14 ounces) white beans, drained
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

1. To make the vinaigrette. In a blender, combine the olive oil, basil, chives, dill, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and a pinch red pepper flakes until smooth. Taste and adjust salt as needed.2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta to al dente, according to package directions. During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the water. Drain and add to a serving bowl.4. Toss the hot pasta and asparagus with the goat cheese and a couple large spoonfuls of the basil vinaigrette, toss well until the goat cheese coats the pasta completely. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and white beans, tossing to combine. Top the pasta with avocado. Serve the remaining vinaigrette on the side.