Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Cook the Peas: In a separate pot, boil water and cook fresh peas for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Drain and Rinse the Pasta: Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Combine Pasta and Peas: In a bowl, mix cooled pasta and peas together.
- Add Cherry Tomatoes: Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add to the pasta and peas.
- Slice and Add Red Onion: Finely slice red onion and toss it into the mixture.
- Sprinkle with Fresh Basil: Chop basil, sprinkle over the salad, and toss gently.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad, toss until evenly coated.
- Season to Taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as desired.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Add fresh herbs just before serving to maintain vibrant color and flavor. Customize with other seasonal veggies or proteins as desired.
