Spring Buckwheat Noodle Salad

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375.

2. 2

   Spread the nuts in a pie plate and bake for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned.

3. 3

   Transfer to a food processor and let cool completely.

4. 4

   Add the sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic and crushed red pepper and pulse until a chunky paste forms.

5. 5

   With the machine on, gradually add the oil until incorporated.

6. 6

   Season the pesto with salt and black pepper.

7. 7

   In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the noodles until just tender.

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   Drain and cool under cold running water.

9. 9

   Drain again.

10. 10

    In a large bowl, toss the noodles with 2 tablespoons of the pesto.

11. 11

    In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the haricots verts, peas and fava beans until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

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    Drain well and add to the noodles; toss well.

13. 13

    Add the remaining pesto along with the arugula, parsley and basil; season with salt and black pepper and toss again.

14. 14

    Transfer the noodles to shallow bowls and top with the avocado, lemon zest and cheese.

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    Serve right away.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.