Description
A refreshing salad featuring fresh asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and a zingy lemon dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Mix the cooked pasta, blanched asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the dressing with the pasta salad and toss to coat. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg