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Simple Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian Pasta Salad is quick, simple, and delicious! It's filled with a great mix of ingredients and tossed in a healthy zesty dressing that is wonderful!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To make the dressing, put all of the ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake vigorously until well blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions. ⏱️ 3 minutes before done, add the asparagus to simmering water and continue cooking. Drain the pasta and asparagus and run under cold water.
asparagus (, tough ends removed, then cut into 1-inch pieces)1 pound
3
Transfer pasta and asparagus to a large bowl. Stir in the tomatoes, summer sausage, pine nuts, scallions, and Parmesan.
asparagus (, tough ends removed, then cut into 1-inch pieces)1 pound
4
Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to combine and fully coat.
5
Enjoy right away at room temperature or refrigerate for a couple hours to meld the flavors.
6
Serve with extra Parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
355 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
5 g
sodium Content
196 mg
protein Content
10 g
cholesterol Content
7 mg
carbohydrate Content
37 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
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