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Description
A refreshing pasta salad perfect for spring.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Blanch asparagus and peas in boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Drain pasta and vegetables and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, asparagus, peas, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice.
- Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use different types of pasta, such as rotini or farfalle.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg