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Fresh Springtime Pasta Salad with Zesty Lemon Burst

Fresh Springtime Pasta Salad with Zesty Lemon Burst Bliss

A colorful Fresh Springtime Pasta Salad with Zesty Lemon Burst, perfect for seasonal gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Melding Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Spiral Pasta or penne or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt for pasta boiling water
  • 1 whole English Cucumber
  • 1 cup Tear Drop Tomatoes halved, can substitute with cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Whole Olives or artichoke hearts
  • 1 medium Red Onion or yellow or white onion
  • 1 cup Mini Sweet Bell Peppers
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets lightly blanched, cauliflower is a good alternative
  • 1 cup Asparagus or snap peas or green beans
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed or bottled
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, can use garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dill or basil or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Salt consider Himalayan pink salt

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
  2. Blanch the broccoli by pouring hot, drained pasta over it in the colander for a couple of minutes.
  3. Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt until smooth.
  4. Blanch asparagus in salted boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Combine cooled pasta, vinaigrette, and blanched asparagus in a large bowl. Fold in the fresh vegetables.
  6. Cover the bowl and let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes to meld flavors. Chill if possible.
  7. Serve the salad chilled, garnished with fresh dill or lemon zest, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, add delicate ingredients like tomatoes and cucumbers right before serving and taste the vinaigrette before adding to the salad.

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