Best Warm Asparagus Spinach Salad Recipes

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WARM ASPARAGUS SPINACH SALAD



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Spinach, cashews and pasta are mixed with roasted asparagus in this delightful spring salad. The mixture is topped with a light vinaigrette, seasoned with soy sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. I've used this recipe many times. -Kathleen Lucas Trumbull, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 pasta
3/4 cup chopped green onions
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring every 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a blender, combine the onions, vinegar and soy sauce; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady steam., In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, spinach and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

WARM ASPARAGUS SPINACH SALAD



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I found this in a recent Taste of Home magazine. I tried it out on my family and we all thought it was Zaar-worthy. Slightly adapted for my family's taste. This makes a lot so you may want to half the recipe.

Provided by celeste and co.

Categories     Penne

Time 1h10m

Yield 14-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, trimed and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
salt
1 1/2 lbs uncooked penne or 1 1/2 lbs penne pasta
3/4 cup chopped green onion
6 tablespoons white wine vinegar (this amount may be too vinegary for some tastes so start low and add up to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
1 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/2-3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Put the asparagus into an large oblong baking dish.
  • Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle evenly with salt.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp-tender; stir every 10 minutes.
  • While the asparagus is cooking, prepare the pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Add the onions, vinegar, and soy sauce in the container of a blender; process.
  • While processing, gradually add the remaining olive oil in a steady stream.
  • In a large serving bowl, add the pasta, spinach, and asparagus; drizzle dressing over all; toss to coat.
  • Season to taste with pepper, if desired.
  • Sprinkle with cashews and Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.3, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 274, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 8.3

WARM ASPARAGUS-SPINACH SALAD RECIPE



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How to make Warm Asparagus-Spinach Salad Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients
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 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

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring after 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • For dressing, combine 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. Yield: 12 servings.

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