Prawn and Asparagus Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing

Name: Prawn and Asparagus Pasta Salad with Lemon Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 50g pasta. dried. shells; 150g asparagus spears. trimmed and halved; 1 tsp lemon(s). finely grated zest; 6 tbsp very low-fat plain fromage frais; 1 tbsp parsley. or dill (chopped. fresh) plus sprig for garnish; 225g peeled prawns. peeled. defrosted if frozen; 1 pinch salt. and black pepper. freshly ground; 1 portion lettuce. shredded; ¼ portion cucumber(s). thinly sliced; 12 portion cherry tomatoes. halved

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Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Serves: 2

Italian Main Course

Ingredients

50g pasta. dried. shells
150g asparagus spears. trimmed and halved
1 tsp lemon(s). finely grated zest
6 tbsp very low-fat plain fromage frais
1 tbsp parsley. or dill (chopped. fresh) plus sprig for garnish
225g peeled prawns. peeled. defrosted if frozen
1 pinch salt. and black pepper. freshly ground
1 portion lettuce. shredded
¼ portion cucumber(s). thinly sliced
12 portion cherry tomatoes. halved

Accompaniment

Description

Treat yourself to this deliciously different salad with its lively lemon dressing

Method

1
Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water, according to pack instructions, until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Meanwhile, cook asparagus for 4-5 minutes until just tender. Drain well.

In a large bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, fromage frais and dill or parsley. Stir in pasta, asparagus and prawns. Season to taste.

Arrange lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes on two serving plates. Top with pasta mixture and serve, garnished with dill or parsley.