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Herby Spring Pasta Salad

Herby Spring Pasta Salad: Fresh, Vibrant, and Customizable

This Herby Spring Pasta Salad is a delicious celebration of spring flavors featuring vibrant asparagus and sweet peas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Cavatappi Pasta or any short pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Peas thawed frozen peas work perfectly
  • 8 oz Asparagus trimmmed
For the Herbs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint substitute with parsley if needed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil or dried basil in a pinch
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan use nutritional yeast for a vegan option
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or goat cheese
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil can swap for grapeseed or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat

Equipment

  • large pot
  • baking sheet
  • Medium bowl
  • colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Toss asparagus with olive oil and sea salt. Roast for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
  4. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, sea salt, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl for the dressing.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, roasted asparagus, peas, and herbs. Toss gently and add dressing.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for about an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients matter. Adjust the dressing according to taste. Store salad without dressing for meal prep. Enjoy within 4 days if refrigerated.

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