LEMON, GARLIC, AND ASPARAGUS WARM CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

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There are so many reasons I love this recipe. Caprese salad has to be one of my favorite summertime treats. There is nothing like a summer tomatoes' sweetness mixed with the peppery sweetness fresh basil offers, the zing of lemon and richness of garlic. It is SO good.

Provided by Ebwallace

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Caprese Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound mezze (short) penne pasta
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste
½ large shallot, minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 large grilled chicken breast, sliced thinly and halved
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
8 leaves fresh basil, torn

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Place asparagus into a saucepan, add a little water, and place over medium heat; cover pan and let asparagus steam until bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat olive oil with butter and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts; cook and stir shallot in hot oil and butter mixture until it just begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir garlic into shallot mixture and cook until shallot and garlic are opaque, 3 more minutes. Stir asparagus and chicken into mixture; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss pasta with chicken and vegetables to combine; mix tomato and basil into salad and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 54.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Michelle Cossey
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I'm not sure about the combination of lemon, garlic, and asparagus, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Ato McFord
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This recipe looks amazing. I'm definitely going to try it this weekend.


genuine determination
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Abdo Adel
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Alejandro Ramirez
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. I love the fresh, bright flavors.


Zhaheer Usman
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.


Akeshi Ahinsa
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Hassnain khoja
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved this pasta salad. The lemon and garlic dressing really brings out the flavor of the asparagus.


rjruby rjruby
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Atis T-zoe
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I love the addition of capers in this recipe. They add a nice briny flavor.


Dependra Pandey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Angela Clark
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


lily west
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


CRP Gaming
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


zanyar junior
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of lemon, garlic, and asparagus was so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.