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Spring Pasta Salad Recipe with Asparagus and Lemon Dill Vinaigrette

Fresh Spring Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Lemon Dill Vinaigrette

Enjoy this Spring Pasta Salad Recipe with Asparagus and Lemon Dill Vinaigrette, a quick, versatile side dish that celebrates seasonal ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Pasta Use your favorite shape. Gluten-free pasta works beautifully.
  • 1 cup Asparagus Chopped; opt for fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Peas Fresh or blanched green beans or snap peas can replace.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Start with a little and adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Can use dried dill weed sparingly.
  • to taste Salt Season lightly and adjust as needed.
  • to taste Pepper Season lightly and adjust as needed.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your favorite pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
  2. Two to three minutes before the pasta is done, add the chopped asparagus pieces directly into the boiling water. When the time is up, quickly drain both the pasta and asparagus.
  3. After draining, rinse the pasta and asparagus under cold running water. Keep in the colander to allow excess water to drain away.
  4. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until combined.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the blanched asparagus and sweet peas. Drizzle the lemon dill vinaigrette over the top and toss gently.
  6. Let your Fresh Spring Pasta Salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Best served chilled or at room temperature.

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