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Spring Pasta Salad

Bright and Fresh Spring Pasta Salad for Your Table

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Spring Pasta Salad featuring asparagus, peas, and a zesty lemon basil vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Veggies
  • 8 oz Dried Pasta Any shape; shorter spiral works best.
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Chopped into 2-inch pieces.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Fresh peas can be used.
  • 1 can Cooked Chickpeas Strained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts Strain excess marinade.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely diced.
  • 3 stalks Scallions Chopped finely.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil For dressing and garnishing.
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Optional.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients. Chop asparagus, dice onion and scallions, and slice basil. Rinse chickpeas if canned.
Cooking
  1. Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions, adding asparagus and peas in the last 2 minutes.
  2. Drain pasta and vegetables and run cold water over them for 1-2 minutes to stop the cooking.
Making Vinaigrette
  1. Blend basil, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, asparagus, peas, chickpeas, onions, and scallions. Drizzle vinaigrette and toss to coat.
Chilling
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Serving
  1. Toss before serving and garnish with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor. Use fresh lemon juice for best results.

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