Asparagus Pasta Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups small shell pasta (bow tie, wheels, etc)
• 1 lb asparagus, cut into small pieces
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 1 cup green onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cashews or 2 tablespoons pecans or 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard
• 3 anchovy fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta, drain and set aside. cook asparagus to desired crispness, drain with cold water and set aside.
• 2 for the dressing: put all ingredients in a blender and mix well. combine salad ingredients and pour dressing over, toss well. chill. garnish with additional grated cheese.
• 3 british columbia cuisine.