Pasta Salad With Asparagus And Fresh Herbs Food

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

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

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain and cool. In a large bowl, combine asparagus with the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.

PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, BABY CORN, AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add asparagus, corn, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley and toss to combine. Add dressing and toss to coat.

PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, BABY CORN, AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add asparagus, corn, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley and toss to combine. Add dressing and toss to coat.

PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Cook asparagus in a 6-8 quart pot of boiling, salted water until tender, about 4-6 minutes. Remove asparagus to large bowl. Using same water, cook peas 2 minutes. Remove and add to asparagus. Then add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente.
• While pasta cooks pulse basil and other herbs, oil, salt and pepper and 1/2 cup feta in a food processor until chopped, then add to vegetables.
• Drain pasta. Mix together pasta and vegetable mixture. Then add parsley, scallions and remaining 1/2 cup feta and toss.

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH A CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Dressing -- mix all the ingredients and set to the side until the pasta and asparagus are cooked.
• Salad -- In a large pot of salted water, boil the pasta according to directions. Approximately 3 minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus until is comes out al dente. Now drain the pasta and asparagus. Rinse under cold water for just a few seconds to stop the cooking process and cool slightly.
• Combine -- Now toss the still slightly warm pasta with the dressing. Add in the scallions, extra salt and pepper and serve garnished with the cheese fresh lemon slices. A nice simple salad!
• Now this is a very light tasting salad with a very simple dressing. It doesn't have bold flavors, but subtle flavors which is a nice compliment to a fresh herb roasted chicken breast or piece of fish. This is all about fresh subtle flavors.

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH KEFIR DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (firm to the bite). In the last five minutes of cooking add spinach.
• For the sauce combine kefir, oil, garlic, dill and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a big bowl combine sauce, drained pasta and spinach, tomatoes, olives and onion.
• Season again to taste.
• Let cool and serve or eat warm. Enjoy!