Lemon Infused Asparagus Pasta Salad Recipes

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LEMONY SPRING PASTA SALAD WITH VEGETABLES & HERBS



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Lemony spring pasta salad is a great vegan option for spring holiday gatherings. Loaded with vegetables, chickpeas, and a lemon dressing. Easy to make ahead and naturally nut-free!

Provided by Laura Wright

Categories     Main Course     Salad     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
½ small shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons agave nectar/maple syrup
¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup neutral-flavoured oil, I like avocado
¾ lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed
1 cup shelled green peas, fresh or frozen
1 lb small pasta ((I used a mini penne, but orzo, small rotini, baby shells, or orecchiette are all good))
1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, from approximately 1 can, drained & rinsed
3 green onions, finely sliced
6-7 radishes, finely sliced into half moons
½ cup flat leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the lemony dressing. In an upright blender, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, shallot, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and oil. Blend the mixture on high until creamy and unified. Set aside.
  • Place a large bowl of ice water on the counter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Chop the asparagus into 2-inch lengths and add to the boiling water. Boil the asparagus for 2 minutes, or until it's just starting to become tender. Add the peas to the water and stir for a few seconds, or until they turn bright green. Using a slotted spoon, transfer all of the asparagus and peas to the ice water. Let the vegetables sit and chill down.
  • Bring the salted water back up to a boil. Add the pasta and another good pinch of salt. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain the pasta thoroughly and then immediately transfer it to a large bowl. Add the chickpeas to the bowl as well. Quickly toss the pasta and chickpeas with two thirds of the lemony dressing until everything is coated.
  • Drain the asparagus and peas thoroughly and add them to the bowl with the pasta, along with the green onions, radishes, parsley, the remaining lemony dressing, some salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. Check the pasta for seasoning and adjust if necessary (more salt, pepper, lemon juice, extra herbs etc). Finished spring pasta salad will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

ASPARAGUS LEMON PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound penne
1/4 cup and 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 bunch asparagus
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Salt
Pepper
1 jarred red pepper, diced
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

  • Prepare penne according to package directions. Once cooked, toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil and chill. Cut off 1 - 2 inches of the base of asparagus and discard. Slice asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Simmer in skillet with water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water. This will help maintain the bright green color and stop the asparagus from cooking further. Toast pine nuts in oven until golden. In small bowl squeeze juice from lemon and grate the rind to create lemon zest. In large bowl whisk together lemon and rind, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil. Add asparagus, drained red pepper, pine nuts and pasta. Serve.

THE BEST ASPARAGUS LEMON PASTA



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I came across this at Epicurious and fell in love, and its been elsewhere. Years of looking for the lemon pasta I remembered as a child, and finally found it. Tweaked it a little to my own taste, replacing parsley with fresh basil and using linguine. If you don't have tender asparagus, the europes best frozen ones are far better than woody fresh ones. Do NOT substitute lighter creams, it just does not work that well.

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb asparagus
1 lb linguine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons lemon zest, freshly grated (from about 3 lemons)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup basil, finely chopped fresh leaves
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Cut the asparagus into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal, or just into 3 pieces.
  • In a steamer set over boiling water steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. set aside.
  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
  • In a deep 12-inch skillet heat butter and cream over moderately low heat until butter is melted and stir in zest, lemon juice, and salt. Remove skillet from heat and keep sauce warm, covered.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Ladle 1/4 cup pasta water into sauce and drain pasta in colander.
  • Immediately add pasta and asparagus to sauce and cook over moderate heat, tossing, 1 minute, or until heated through. Add basil and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
  • Sprinkle pasta with a little Parmesan and serve more Parmesan on the side.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD



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Lemon zest ties all the flavors together in this light and creamy pasta. Make it a meal: Serve with a salad of sliced fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes tossed with a little fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Provided by kcowan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces whole wheat penne
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 teaspoons whole grain mustard
4 teaspoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, 3 minutes more. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Meanwhile, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in the milk mixture. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tarragon, lemon zest and juice.
  • Stir the sauce into the pasta-asparagus mixture. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sauce is thick, creamy and coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 359 calories; 10 g fat (4 g sat, 4 g mono); 18 mg cholesterol; 55 g carbohydrate; 18 g protein; 7 g fiber; 602 mg sodium; 467 mg potassium.
  • Nutrition bonus: Folate (38% daily value), Calcium (30% dv), Vitamin C & Zinc (20% dv).
  • Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat; 3 Carbohydrate Servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.7, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 597.7, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 20.1

LEMON ASPARAGUS PASTA



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Bright lemony flavor. Easy to make and can sit out during warm weather. Can be served hot, warm, or cold.

Provided by Chop Suey

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large lemon, zested and juiced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
salt to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.
  • Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
  • Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 157.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD WITH A CREAMY LEMON DRESSING



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A nice twist on asparagus and pasta salad. A quick easy dish with a light lemony, tangy sauce, but very fast. Pair this along a grilled piece of fish or chicken breast and this makes this a very nice easy dinner.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 6 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces penne pasta
2 lbs asparagus (ends removed and cut in 2-inch pieces on a angle)
1/2 cup scallion, cut on a angle in 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated (I like sharp cheddar)
1 tablespoon kosher salt (to cook the pasta in)
1/2 lemon, thin sliced
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt, the dish (to season)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 12.4, Sodium 1664.2, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.2

NEELY'S LEMON PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Salt
1 pound corkscrew pasta
1 pound asparagus
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup freshly chopped dill leaves
1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
7 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse. Set aside.
  • In another large pot of boiling salted water, add the asparagus and blanch until bright green and slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or a spider and shock in icy cold water. Remove from the water and dry well.
  • Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut into bite-size pieces on the bias.
  • Whisk together the mustard, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine the reserved asparagus and pasta in a large serving bowl. Add the tomatoes, dill, peas, feta, and the mustard dressing. Toss with tongs to coat the salad well. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.

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