Asparagus-Spinach Pasta Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
Fresh spinach, crunchy cashews and penne pasta are tossed with roasted asparagus to create this delightful spring salad. —Kathleen Lucas, Trumbull, Connecticut
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta
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3/4 cup chopped green onions
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6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
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1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
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1.
Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring after 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
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2.
For dressing, combine onions, vinegar and soy sauce in a blender; cover and process. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam.
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3.
In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese.
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