Pasta-Asparagus Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz penne
3 cups asparagus, diagonally cut into 3 inch-long pieces
1/3 cup cottage cheese
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp minced onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper , to taste
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely shredded
1 sprig fresh basil or 1 sprig flat leaf parsley

Directions:

Boil penne until al dente.
While the penne is cooking, put the asparagus into a medium microwave-proof dish; add about 1/4 cup water.
Cover and microwave on high for about 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender (Or cook the asparagus for about 4 minutes in a stovetop steamer).
Drain and rinse well in cold water, then drain again.
To prepare the dressing: Process the cottage cheese, yogurt, oil, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and mustard in a blender until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
When the pasta is done, drain and rinse well in cold water, then drain again.
Transfer the pasta to a large bowl; Add the asparagus and the remaining salad ingredients; toss.
Add the dressing and toss again.
Taste and adjust the seasoning.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	414.13 Kcal (1734 kJ)
Calories from fat	200.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.29g	34%
Cholesterol	11.15mg	4%
Sodium	283.58mg	12%
Potassium	992.36mg	21%
Total Carbs	36.92g	12%
Sugars	17.37g	69%
Dietary Fiber	12.67g	51%
Protein	15.57g	31%
Vitamin C	88mg	147%
Vitamin A	2.1mg	70%
Iron	29.7mg	165%
Calcium	177.6mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	65.25 Kcal (273 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.51g	34%
Cholesterol	1.76mg	4%
Sodium	44.68mg	12%
Potassium	156.36mg	21%
Total Carbs	5.82g	12%
Sugars	2.74g	69%
Dietary Fiber	2g	51%
Protein	2.45g	31%
Vitamin C	13.9mg	147%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	70%
Iron	4.7mg	165%
Calcium	28mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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