By The Toasted Pine Nut
Asparagus Pasta Salad
9 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
Asparagus pasta salad with sweet lemon dressing is a light and delicious dinner! Tossed with asparagus, this meal is great served hot or cold!
Updated at: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:07:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
41
Low
Glycemic Load
25
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories526.1 kcal (26%)
Total Fat26 g (37%)
Carbs61.1 g (24%)
Sugars14.5 g (16%)
Protein13.6 g (27%)
Sodium215 mg (11%)
Fiber4.3 g (15%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400F.
Step 2
Place your asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with the tablespoon of oil.
Step 3
Roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
Step 4
While the asparagus is roasting, cook your pasta according to package instructions and then drain. Set aside.
Step 5
Toast the pine nuts in a pan over medium-low heat, shaking or stirring frequently until the are fragrant and golden brown. Set aside.
Step 6
In a small mason jar add the dressing ingredients: lemon juice, oil, agave, dijon, and vinegar. Shake until combined.
Step 7
Once the asparagus is done roasting, add it to a food processor and pulse a few times until it is chopped up and shredded. Make sure not to over process it.
Step 8
Add the dressing to the empty pasta pot (or a separate large bowl) along with the cooked, drained pasta, and most of the chopped asparagus. Toss until the pasta is coated with the dressing.
Step 9
Plate the pasta, and top it with any additional chopped asparagus, toasted pine nuts, and parmesan.
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