A healthy, light dish, this vegan lemon asparagus pasta salad is perfect for a spring picnic.
Spring is the season of asparagus, the star of this fresh pasta salad. It also pairs well over a bed of arugula, also peaking in the spring. This pasta salad reminds me of spring with its light meat free, dairy free, oil free ingredients, fresh herbs and in season produce. The dressing is lemony and full of fresh parsley adding to the spring feels with bright citrus notes.
Lemon asparagus pasta salad recipe is kept simple with just a few key ingredients. We use pasta, asparagus, frozen peas, cherry tomatoes and onion with lemon and fresh parsley in the dressing. Making this pasta salad is super easy with only a handful of steps. Ready in under 20 minutes, the simplicity and delicious taste will have you making this recipe again.
As this recipe is so simple and easy it gives you the room for add ins, have fun with it. Try adding some avocado or other spring veggies; I really enjoy serving it over some arugula. Serve your pasta salad topped with a few olives or capers and a sprinkle of salt, pepper or red pepper flakes for a little kick.
With fresh and healthy whole food ingredients this lemon asparagus pasta salad is a perfect spring meal or side dish.
Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
Dressing
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 4 oz lemon juice about 2 1/2 lemons
- 1/2 shallot
- 3 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar or similar vinegar
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt optional
Instructions
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Cut asparagus into 1-2 inch pieces, be sure to remove woody ends
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Cook pasta per package instructions, in last minute of cooking add asparagus and frozen peas
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Drain pasta and rinse with cold water
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To make dressing, in a small bowl mix chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice. thinly sliced shallots, pressed or minced garlic, vinegar & salt and pepper
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In a large bowl add cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion, toss with dressing.
Recipe Notes
Top with a few capers and S&P to preference.
If you enjoy a kick add some paprika or red chili flakes to the dressing.
Enjoy over arugula or other greens.
If you liked this recipe try these next:
Fall Pasta Salad
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Mexican Quinoa Salad
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Stay Happy & Healthy !
– Emily