Pasta Salad with Grilled Asparagus, Pimiento and Feta

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 pound fusilli pasta
  2. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  3. 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  4. 1 bunch medium asparagus (about 1 pound)
  5. Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  6. One 4-ounce jar sliced pimientos, drained and chopped into bite-size pieces
  7. 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
  8. 3/4 cup chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Cook the pasta in well-salted boiling water according to the package directions for fully cooked (not al dente). Drain the pasta, rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside. Meanwhile, snap the woody ends off the bottoms of the asparagus and toss in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a Food Network CookingGreen Bamboo Cutting Board and cut into bite-size pieces. Whisk together the lemon zest and juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, some pepper and the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil in a large bowl. Add the pasta, asparagus pimientos, feta and dill and toss to combine. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature so the flavors can meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 270
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 11 g
Cholesterol 13 mg
Sodium 318 mg

 

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