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Spring Pasta Salad

Vibrant Spring Pasta Salad: A Fresh Flavor Celebration

This Spring Pasta Salad is a vibrant blend of fresh flavors, featuring asparagus, peas, and artichokes, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Dried Pasta Choose any shape you love.
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Asparagus Peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Sweet and colorful.
  • 1 can Cooked Chickpeas Drained.
  • 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts Drained.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely diced.
  • 1/4 cup Scallions Diced.
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard Or vegan mayo for a creamier twist.
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts Optional.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender or food processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. 1. Begin by chopping the asparagus into 2-inch pieces, finely dice the red onion and scallions, slice the fresh basil, and strain the cooked chickpeas.
  2. 2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the dried pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus and peas.
  3. 3. Drain the pasta and vegetables. Cool them under cold running water.
  4. 4. In a blender, combine fresh basil, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper, blend until smooth.
  5. 5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, asparagus, peas, chickpeas, marinated artichoke hearts, diced onion, and scallions. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
  6. 6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh basil and toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chilling improves flavors. Adjust seasonings after chilling if necessary.

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