Friday, February 22, 2013

Edamame Spinach Pasta Salad














Husband made din-din again tonight. As usual, he "just threw something together". Pasta, edamame, spinach, tomatoes and a tasty dressing. See that big bowl? It was so yummy, we ate the entire thing between the 2 of us. 

The dressing is a refreshing blend of coriander and lemongrass, with a bit of chili paste for heat. Just adjust the seasoning as you like, but keep in mind, once the salad is tossed it needs to be eaten the same day as the dressing will wilt the spinach. Or, toss all ingredients except the spinach, add it just before eating. Husband had actually layered everything (see pic, spinach on bottom) and then just put it back into the fridge until I got home. Yummers!

one big handful fresh spinach
2 sliced tomatoes
1 cup raw pasta, cooked and cooled
1 cup raw edamame 
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Tbsp olive oil
2-3 Tbsp lemon juice
2-3 Tbsp chili paste
2-3 Tbsp lemongrass paste
2-3 Tbsp coriander paste (or 1/4 cup fresh coriander)
salt to taste

Toss all ingredients. Eat. Enjoy.