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Spring Pasta Salad with Asparagus

Spring Pasta Salad with Asparagus: Fresh, No-Mayo Delight

Celebrate spring with this vibrant Spring Pasta Salad with Asparagus, featuring fresh vegetables and a no-mayo dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 bunch Green Asparagus Best blanched for vivid color
  • 250 grams Pasta of Choice Any short pasta like fusilli or penne
  • 30 pieces Cherry Tomatoes Can be substituted with grape tomatoes
  • 30 pieces Small Mozzarella Balls Can substitute with feta or a dairy-free option
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Optional for added flavor
For the Dressing
  • 100 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use high-quality oil for best taste
  • 1 clove Garlic Mashed or minced, optional for milder flavor
  • 1/2 fruit Organic Lemon Zest and juice required
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Blanch asparagus: Boil salted water, add asparagus for 4-5 minutes, then cool in ice bath.
  2. Cook pasta: In boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. Prepare dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine halved tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine components: Add cooled asparagus and pasta to the bowl, toss gently to coat.
  5. Chill salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors.
  6. Serve and garnish: Optional to add fresh basil and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for picnics and gatherings, this salad is a crowd-pleaser and can be customized with added proteins or vegetables.

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