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Asparagus and Pistachio Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Asparagus and Pistachio Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz package small pasta (I use bow ties) cooked al dente; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2-3 tbs. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios; 1 cup asparagus chopped and cooked al dente; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tbs. fresh basil slivers; optional: shaved parmesan, fresh parsley

by myra byanka

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Here's a nice, fairly light pasta salad for asparagus lovers. Look for thin stalks for the best result.

Servings: 4-6

Italian

Ingredients

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12 oz package small pasta (I use bow ties) cooked al dente
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2-3 tbs. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1 cup asparagus chopped and cooked al dente
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbs. fresh basil slivers
optional: shaved parmesan, fresh parsley

Directions

Cook the pasta, let cool.
Steam or boil the asparagus pieces until almost done, rinse in cold water.
Mix the oil, lemon juice and basil in a small jar.
Sprinkle nuts over pasta, pour on vinaigrette, toss.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate several hours.
Toss again, add cheese or parsley.
Let come to room temp before serving.

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Goes Well With: fresh breads

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Robyn Savoie

March 1, 2014

I like asparagus. Can't wait to try this.

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Amount Per Serving	%DV
Serving Size 138g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 526
Calories from Fat 200	38%
Total Fat 22.93g	29%
Saturated Fat 3.18g	13%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6mg	0%
Potassium 322mg	9%
Total Carbs 67.31g	18%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	13%
Sugars 3.46g	2%
Protein 13.21g	21%

Asparagus and Pistachio Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

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