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Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
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.