Go Back
+ servings
Spring Pea Pasta Salad

Fresh Spring Pea Pasta Salad That's Bursting with Flavor

Enjoy this Spring Pea Pasta Salad filled with vibrant ingredients perfect for springtime.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Short pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 1 cup Fresh peas or frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red onion finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup/agave nectar for vegan
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. 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.
  2. Cook the Peas: In a separate pot, boil water and cook fresh peas for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Drain and Rinse the Pasta: Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. Combine Pasta and Peas: In a bowl, mix cooled pasta and peas together.
  5. Add Cherry Tomatoes: Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add to the pasta and peas.
  6. Slice and Add Red Onion: Finely slice red onion and toss it into the mixture.
  7. Sprinkle with Fresh Basil: Chop basil, sprinkle over the salad, and toss gently.
  8. Whisk the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until smooth.
  9. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad, toss until evenly coated.
  10. Season to Taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as desired.
  11. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add fresh herbs just before serving to maintain vibrant color and flavor. Customize with other seasonal veggies or proteins as desired.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!