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Asparagus Pasta Salad
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Asparagus Pasta Salad

This Asian inspired pasta salad is made with fresh asparagus and tossed in a creamy, flavor-packed peanut dressing made with lime juice, garlic, and ginger.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 223 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta or short cut pasta of choice, cooked al dente
  • 1 in asparagus cut 2 inch pieces, bunch
  • 2 carrot grated
  • ¼ cup scallions (minced)
  • ¼ cup almonds toasted, sliced
Creamy Peanut Dressing
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter creamy natural
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated, fresh
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Blanch asparagus by bringing a pot of salty water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove asparagus from the pan and immerse into a bowl of ice water. (The cold water will keep it bright green and stop the cooking process.)
  2. In the bottom of a large bowl, make the creamy peanut dressing by whisking together all ingredients (lime juice through sambal oelek.)
  3. Add cooked pasta, asparagus, carrots, scallions and toasted almonds to the bowl with the peanut dressing. Toss well until pasta is evenly coated.
  4. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

Notes

  • Try this dressing on an Asian inspired grain bowl as a sauce as well!

Nutrition Information

Calories 223kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35.2g (12%) Protein 9.6g (19%) Fat 8.3g (13%) Saturated Fat 0.9g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g (44%) Sodium 347mg (14%) Fiber 6.5g (26%) Sugar 2.8g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 223

% Daily Value*

Calories 223kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35.2g 12%
Protein 9.6g 19%
Fat 8.3g 13%
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g 44%
Sodium 347mg 14%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Sugar 2.8g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.