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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 – cooked al dente (or short cut pasta of choice)
- 1 in bunch asparagus (cut 2 inch pieces)
- 2 carrots (grated)
- ¼ cup scallions (minced)
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (toasted)
Creamy Peanut Dressing
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.)
- In the bottom of a large bowl, make the creamy peanut dressing by whisking together all ingredients (lime juice through sambal oelek.)
- Add cooked pasta, asparagus, carrots, scallions and toasted almonds to the bowl with the peanut dressing. Toss well until pasta is evenly coated.
- Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
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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
Sodium
347mg
(14%)
Fiber
6.5g
(26%)
Sugar
2.8g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.