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As0aragus Pasta Salad is for Salad.

As0aragus Pasta Salad takes 30 minutes to prepare.

As0aragus Pasta Salad takes 20 minutes to cook.

As0aragus Pasta Salad makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for As0aragus Pasta Salad are:

?For the Dressing:
?1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
?1/4 cup red wine vinegar
?2 T. finely chopped fresh chives
?1 T. fresh lemon juice
?1/2 t. dried oregano
?1/4 salt
?For the salad
?1 lb. uncooked rainbow pasta spirals
?1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-3" pieces, hard ends removed
?1 cup crumbled store-bought dairy-free cheese of your choice or homemade tofu ricotta
?3/4 cup pine nuts
?1/2 cup sunflower seeds (raw or roasted and salted)
?1/2 cup grated carrot
?Fresh lemon zest, for garnishing
?Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, for serving

Here is how you make As0aragus Pasta Salad:

1. Prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh chives, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, and salt until well mixed. Set aside.2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente*, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander under cold running water. Run under cold water for 1-2 minutes, or until cool enough to touch. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.3. In about 1 inch of simmering water, cook the asparagus for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp and bright green. Drain and run under cold water until cool enough to touch. Shake off the excess water and add the asparagus to the pasta. Toss in the crumbled dairy-free cheese or tofu ricotta, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, and grated carrot until well mixed. Whisk the dressing once more until combined and add to the pasta mixture, stirring to distribute evenly.4.Cover the salad and chill for 30 minutes, or until cold. Garnish with fresh lemon zest, and serve with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve coldServing Size: makes 6-8 1 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLWALDRO.

The nutritional information for As0aragus Pasta Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 454.5

• Total Fat: 25.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 128.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 45.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.2 g
• Protein: 14.6 g

The dietary needs meet for As0aragus Pasta Salad is Vegan