Warm asparagus spinach salad
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- Number of Servings: 15
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 pounds uncooked penne or medium tube pasta3/4 cup chopped green onions6 tablespoons white wine vinegar2 tablespoons soy sauce1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach1 cup coarsely chopped cashews1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Place asparagus in a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
For dressing, combine the onions, vinegar and soy sauce in a blender; cover and process. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam.
In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Yield: 14–16 servings
Number of Servings: 15
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KISHY2.
For dressing, combine the onions, vinegar and soy sauce in a blender; cover and process. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam.
In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Yield: 14–16 servings
Number of Servings: 15
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KISHY2.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 184.6
- Total Fat: 11.2 g
- Cholesterol: 17.0 mg
- Sodium: 289.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
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