ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small shallot or 1/2 large shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 pound asparagus, thin spears
2 endive, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 pound bow tie pasta, farfalle, cooked to al dente and cooled
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1/4 cup chopped fla- leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat shallot and oil in microwave safe covered dish for 30 seconds or in a small pan on the stovetop over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Allow oil to cool back to room temperature.
  • Hold a spear of asparagus at each end and snap it. The spear breaks where the tender tops meet the tough bottoms. Line the broken spear up with the bundle of cleaned asparagus. Cut the spears using the guideline of the snapped spear. Par boil the asparagus tops in 1 inch simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool under cold running water and drain. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an angle and add to a bowl. Combine chopped, cooked asparagus with shredded endive, red bell pepper, cooked pasta, green peas and chopped parsley. The peas will defrost as you toss salad. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in cooled shallot oil. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again.

Thapelo Rangata
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing pasta salad. The asparagus adds a nice crunch and the dressing is flavorful without being too heavy. I will definitely be making this again.


desere swart
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast.


Deepak pariyar Pariyar Deepak
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a picnic and it was a huge hit. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


GooBall SocialGoogle
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This pasta salad was a disappointment. The asparagus was tough and the dressing was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Arina Katerina
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the dressing was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


GHOZT GAMEZ
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I was looking for a healthy and easy pasta salad recipe, and this one fit the bill. It was quick to prepare and the flavors were delicious.


Habiira Nakazibwe
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! It's light and refreshing, and the asparagus adds a nice crunch. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Siphosethu Buda
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The asparagus pasta salad was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon juice and salt and pepper, which helped a lot.


Seth Ricord
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can use fresh or frozen asparagus, which makes it a great option year-round.


Bosbos Algonimi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The asparagus was cooked just right and the dressing was flavorful but not overpowering. My family loved it!


Lyanne Joseph
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This asparagus pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of bright asparagus, salty Parmesan, and tangy dressing. I will definitely be making this again.