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Summer Asparagus Pea Pasta Salad

This asparagus pea pasta salad is one of my absolute favorite springtime or summertime sides! It’s bright, fresh, packed with texture, and comes together quickly with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Whether you're meal prepping for the week, heading to a picnic, or need the perfect side dish for your next gathering, this one checks all the boxes—AND it keeps well in the fridge!
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 477 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Strainer
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl or Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Box (8 ounce) Penne pasta I use goodles, Banza, or Barilla Chickpea Pasta for more fiber and nutrients
  • 1.5 cups (8 ounces) frozen sweet peas thawed
  • 1.5 cups (~3) Persian Cucumbers chopped
  • 1.5 cups (One Bunch) Asparagus chopped and cooked
  • ¾ cup Scallions sliced
  • 1.5 cups Avocado chopped
  • 1 cup Feta Crumbled

Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 –3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  • While the pasta cooks, cook the asparagus in boiling water or steam until just tender and bright green, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, peas, chopped asparagus, cucumbers, scallions, avocado, and feta.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients—olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill in the fridge or let rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes to let the flavors develop. Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 19gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 1113mgFiber: 15gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1870IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Asparagus Pea Pasta Salad
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