Asparagus Goat Cheese Pasta Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Gluten-Free and Vegetarian
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
gluten free, salad, pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 566 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup macadamia nuts
- 1 pound gluten-free penne pasta
- 2 bunches asparagus trimmed, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into thirds
- 4 ounces goat cheese broken into pieces
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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In a small skillet over medium heat, toast macadamia nuts, stirring often, until golden, approximately 3 minutes.
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to the package instructions, add asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return pasta and asparagus to pot. Toss with goat cheese, scallions, lemon zest, parsley, paprika, sea salt, pepper and toasted macadamia nuts.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus Goat Cheese Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 566
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 353mg15%
Potassium 542mg15%
Carbohydrates 82g27%
Fiber 14g58%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 2830IU57%
Vitamin C 28.3mg34%
Calcium 120mg12%
Iron 6.3mg35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.