Asparagus Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Asparagus Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound bow tie pasta - boiled and drained
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives or large pitted black olives
- 1 1/2 cups of fresh grape tomatoes - cut in half
- 1/2 cup dried sundried tomatoes - packed in oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 packet of Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup of white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or shredded Parmesan cheese - optional
Instructions
- Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut it into 1-inch pieces.
- Boil water and add salt.
- Plunge asparagus into boiling water and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon, place it in ice water to stop the cooking.
- Remove from water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl whisk, or in a jar shake together vinegar, lemon juice, seasoning packet, and oil.
- Place pasta in a large bowl with asparagus, olives, sundried tomatoes, and parsley.
- Drizzle dressing over the top and gently toss to coat.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Sprinkle cheese on top before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 709mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1314IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4mg
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
How many cups of salad or servings does this make?
Hi Miriam. This serves about 6. -Amy
Absolutely delicious and easy to make! Family loved it. Will add spinach and grilled sliced Italian sausage for a twist next time and double the recipe. Thanks for a great, healthy and tasty recipe!
Hi Anna. Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad you liked it! I like your idea of adding freshly chopped spinach and Italian sausage! Great way to use leftover grilled Italian sausage too! Again thanks! -Amy
Absolutely delicious! My daughter and I devoured almost the entire portion! We will mix it up and add spinach and grilled sliced Italian sausage. So delicious!,
Thanks Anna! So glad you liked it!