Pasta Salad with Asparagus

Yield: 10 cups (2.4L)

Servings: 6

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This cold pasta salad features asparagus and a delicious garlic-dijon dressing. It’s a wonderful dish for brunches, picnics or hot summer nights.

Ingredients

2 pounds (910g) asparagus spears, sliced diagonally into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces

12 ounces (340g) angel hair pasta, or other pasta, uncooked

1/2 cup (90g) shallots, minced

1/4 cup (60mL) olive oil

1/4 cup (55g) Dijon mustard

1/4 cup (10g) fresh parsley, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp (2g) thyme

1/2 tsp (3g) salt

1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Place asparagus in microwave-safe container with small amount of water. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Drain. Asparagus should be tender but still bright green.

Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water until done. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix together shallots, olive oil, Dijon mustard, parsley, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine shallot mixture with pasta and asparagus; mix well. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts
Calories: 329
Total Fat: 11g
% Calories from fat: 28%
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrate: 50g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 312mg