Asparagus Pasta Salad With A Creamy Lemon Dressing

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 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)

Recipe

• 1 dressing -- mix all the ingredients and set to the side until the pasta and asparagus are cooked.
• 2 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.
• 3 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!
• 4 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.