Asparagus Pasta Salad
A fresh and vibrant asparagus pasta salad tossed with cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and a light lemon vinaigrette—perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add asparagus to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and asparagus, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if desired.
- Great served cold or at room temperature.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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