WARM ASPARAGUS SPINACH SALAD

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I found this in a recent Taste of Home magazine. I tried it out on my family and we all thought it was Zaar-worthy. Slightly adapted for my family's taste. This makes a lot so you may want to half the recipe.

Provided by celeste and co.

Categories     Penne

Time 1h10m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
salt
1 1/2 lbs uncooked penne or 1 1/2 lbs penne pasta
3/4 cup chopped green onion
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar (this amount may be too vinegary for some tastes so start low and add up to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2-3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put the asparagus into an large oblong baking dish.
  • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle evenly with salt.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp-tender; stir every 10 minutes.
  • While the asparagus is cooking, prepare the pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Add the onions, vinegar, and soy sauce in the container of a blender; process.
  • While processing, gradually add the remaining olive oil in a steady stream.
  • In a large serving bowl, add the pasta, spinach, and asparagus; drizzle dressing over all; toss to coat.
  • Season to taste with pepper, if desired.
  • Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.3, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 274, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 8.3

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