


You poach the chicken and then in the same water, boil the asparagus just until it loses it's crispness and then shock the asparagus in ice water to stop the cooking and set the color, and lastly, add the pasta to the same water and cook until al dente.
Mix all together and then pour over the raspberry Dijon vinaigrette. Toss until the salad is well coated. (And I like to do it while the pasta is hot for I think it absorbs the vinaigrete better.)
The vinaigrette is really tasty -- not only on this salad but on lettuce salads as well. It does make a nice quantity of dressing and sometimes I have some left over which I put in a Mason jar and refrigerate. (Note: olive oil will set if refrigerated -- just take from the fridge about a half hour before dinner)
RASPBERRY DIJON VINAIGRETTE
2 t. Dijon
2 t. tarragon (prefer fresh but have used dried)
1 green onion, cut in chunks (both green and white)
1/2 cup Raspberry vinager
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a food processor until well blended.
2 t. tarragon (prefer fresh but have used dried)
1 green onion, cut in chunks (both green and white)
1/2 cup Raspberry vinager
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a food processor until well blended.
5 comments:
That sounds delicious - perfect for a summer potluck or lunch. The asparagus is just starting here now - such a great time of year!
Looks very goos, I copied the recipe and will try it sometime.Hubby likes pasta salad and I never made it before...Christine
Hi Martha,
I love pasta salads too- all kinds.
They are great to have in the fridge to grab when you come in hungry from the garden. If I have really great tomatoes in mine- I sometimes skip the dressing altogether.
They are wonderful to take to parties- quick and easy and so pretty.
I'm always on the lookout for new pasta salad recipes. This sounds wonderful! I'll definitely try it this summer.
Love bow tie pasta - it's so cool. I made a raspberry vinaigrette this weekend for a salad. Perhaps we're on the same wave links. Have a nice Memorial Day.
Sam
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