Asparagus Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Asparagus Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

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 flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
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.
2
Allow oil to cool back to room temperature.
3
Hold a spear of asparagus at each end and snap it.
4
The spear breaks where the tender tops meet the tough bottoms.
5
Line the broken spear up with the bundle of cleaned asparagus.
6
Cut the spears using the guideline of the snapped spear.
7
Par boil the asparagus tops in 1 inch simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Cool under cold running water and drain.
9
Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an angle and add to a bowl.
10
Combine chopped, cooked asparagus with shredded endive, red bell pepper, cooked pasta, green peas and chopped parsley.
11
The peas will defrost as you toss salad.
12
Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in cooled shallot oil.
13
Pour dressing over salad and toss.
14
Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus Pasta Salad

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