Dinner

Warm asparagus spinach salad is for Dinner.

Warm asparagus spinach salad takes 25 minutes to prepare.

Warm asparagus spinach salad takes 25 minutes to cook.

Warm asparagus spinach salad makes 15 servings.

The ingredients for Warm asparagus spinach salad are:

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
3/4 cup chopped green onions
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Here is how you make Warm asparagus spinach salad:

Place asparagus in a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until crisp tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.For dressing, combine the onions, vinegar and soy sauce in a blender; cover and process. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam.In a large salad bowl, combine pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.Yield: 14–16 servingsNumber of Servings: 15Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KISHY2.

The nutritional information for Warm asparagus spinach salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 15
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 184.6

• Total Fat: 11.2 g
• Cholesterol: 17.0 mg
• Sodium: 289.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 16.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
• Protein: 5.9 g