Asparagus Pasta Salad
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- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 6
- 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)
- 1/4 cup scallions (minced)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1/4 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
Steps
- 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.
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