Pasta-Asparagus Salad Recipe

Name: Pasta-Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne; 3 cups asparagus, diagonally cut into 3 inch-long pieces; ⅓ cup cottage cheese; ⅓ cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced onions; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 2 carrots, coarsely shredded; 1 sprig fresh basil or 1 sprig flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

8 ounces penne
3 cups asparagus, diagonally cut into 3 inch-long pieces
⅓ cup cottage cheese
⅓ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely shredded
1 sprig fresh basil or 1 sprig flat leaf parsley

1
Boil penne until al dente.
2
While the penne is cooking, put the asparagus into a medium microwave-proof dish; add about 1/4 cup water.
3
Cover and microwave on high for about 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender (Or cook the asparagus for about 4 minutes in a stovetop steamer).
4
Drain and rinse well in cold water, then drain again.
5
To prepare the dressing: Process the cottage cheese, yogurt, oil, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and mustard in a blender until smooth and creamy.
6
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
7
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
8
When the pasta is done, drain and rinse well in cold water, then drain again.
9
Transfer the pasta to a large bowl; Add the asparagus and the remaining salad ingredients; toss.
10
Add the dressing and toss again.
11
Taste and adjust the seasoning.

200

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces penne, 3 cups asparagus, diagonally cut into 3 inch-long pieces, ⅓ cup cottage cheese, ⅓ cup plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Pasta-Asparagus 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.

Pasta-Asparagus Salad

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