Asparagus-Fennel Pasta Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 14
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 166.1
  • Total Fat: 9.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.5 mg
  • Sodium: 286.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 4.9 g

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Introduction

asparagus adds spring flavor in a hearty side salad. serve warm or cold. asparagus adds spring flavor in a hearty side salad. serve warm or cold.
Number of Servings: 14

Ingredients

    1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut in 3/4 " pieces
    2 medium onions, halved and sliced thin
    1 small fennel bulb, sliced
    2 tbsp olive oil
    8 oz uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
    4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
    12 pitted greek black olives, sliced
    1 cup fresh parsley, minced
    VINAIGRETTE
    1/4 cup olive oil
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    2 tsp minced garlic
    1/2 tsp dijon mustard
    1/2 tsp kosher salt
    1/4 tsp pepper
    1 cup-4 oz crumbled feta cheese

Directions

place asparagus, onions and fennel in a 15 " x 10" x 1" baking pan. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly brown and crisp-tender,stirring occasionally. meanwhile, cook pasta according to pkg directions. Drain and place in a large serving bowl. Add he tomatoes, olives, parsley, and roasted vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lemon juice, garlic,mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
Yeilds 14 servings

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROBNZNEST.