Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Penne Salad with Goat Cheese

Vegetarian
Health score
25%
Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Penne Salad with Goat Cheese
35 min.
4
431kcal

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If you’re looking for a vibrant, delicious, and healthy dish that can serve as a light lunch, side, or even a main course, look no further than our Roasted Asparagus and Tomato Penne Salad with Goat Cheese! This vegetarian delight combines the freshest ingredients, showcasing the best of seasonal produce and rich flavors. The crisp-tender asparagus and sweet cherry tomatoes are perfectly roasted to bring out their natural sweetness and earthy notes.

Paired with al dente penne pasta, this salad is not just a feast for the stomach but also for the eyes, with bursts of green from the arugula and vibrant colors from the tomatoes. The creamy, tangy goat cheese crumbles add a luxurious touch, while the kalamata olives offer a subtle briny flavor that beautifully balances the dish. What truly sets this salad apart is the zesty Dijon mustard and honey vinaigrette, enhancing every bite with a delightful kick.

In just 35 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying dish that serves four, making it perfect for a family gathering or a casual lunch with friends. With a caloric content of 431 kcal, this wholesome salad strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this easy-to-make recipe that embraces fresh ingredients and a burst of delightful flavors!

Ingredients

  • 12  asparagus 
  • cups baby arugula 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black divided
  • 12  cherry tomatoes 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • teaspoon herbs de provence dried
  • 1.5 teaspoons honey 
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives pitted halved
  • 0.4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • cups mostaccioli pasta (tube-shaped uncooked
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • tablespoon shallots minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and set aside.
  3. Place asparagus and tomatoes on a jelly-roll pan.
  4. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to coat; arrange asparagus and tomato mixture in a single layer.
  5. Bake at 400 for 6 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
  6. Remove asparagus from pan.
  7. Place pan back in oven, and bake tomatoes an additional 4 minutes.
  8. Remove tomatoes from pan; let asparagus and tomatoes stand 10 minutes.
  9. Cut asparagus into 1-inch lengths; halve tomatoes.
  10. Combine shallots and the next 4 ingredients (through honey) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  11. Place pasta, asparagus, tomato, olives, and arugula in a large bowl; toss.
  12. Drizzle juice mixture over pasta mixture; toss.
  13. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories431kcal
Protein11.17%
Fat42.68%
Carbs46.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.07
Glycemic Load
18.5
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.932608689951%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
3.17mg
Kaempferol
4.16mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:430.65kcal
21.53%
Fat:20.77g
31.96%
Saturated Fat:4.55g
28.47%
Carbohydrates:50.54g
16.85%
Net Carbohydrates:46.23g
16.81%
Sugar:6.7g
7.44%
Cholesterol:6.52mg
2.17%
Sodium:588.27mg
25.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.24g
24.47%
Selenium:38.85µg
55.49%
Vitamin K:46.04µg
43.85%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.48%
Vitamin E:3.66mg
24.43%
Vitamin C:19.07mg
23.12%
Copper:0.44mg
21.8%
Vitamin A:1076.39IU
21.53%
Phosphorus:194.87mg
19.49%
Iron:3.12mg
17.35%
Fiber:4.31g
17.23%
Folate:57.01µg
14.25%
Magnesium:53.76mg
13.44%
Potassium:409.86mg
11.71%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.46%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.16%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.76%
Vitamin B3:1.88mg
9.4%
Zinc:1.37mg
9.14%
Calcium:83.56mg
8.36%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.17%
Source:My Recipes