Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes with a Homemade Lemony Vinaigrette
Summer Pasta Salad Recipe:
12 ounce box of rotini or bowtie pasta noodles, cooked and drained
1 1/2 Cups cooked asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces, (can boil with noodles the last two minutes of cook time)
1 Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes
1/3 Cup Chopped Red Onion
1/3 Cup Feta Crumbles or Shredded Asiago Cheese or Parmesan Cheese
1 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped
Vinaigrette Recipe:
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 TBSP Dijon or spicy Mustard
1 TBSP freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
1 tsp Lemon Zest
1/2 Tsp Honey, optional, for a hint of sweetness
1 tsp Minced Garlic, optional, but pairs nicely with the lemon!
1 tsp Salt
Pepper to taste
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This light pasta salad is great for hot sunny days because it does not have mayonnaise or a heavy creamy dressing. You can cook your asparagus in with the pasta for the last couple of minutes. Add some honey to the lemon vinaigrette if you want a little sweetness or add some minced garlic if you want it a bit spicier. It’s a quick and easy pasta salad.
Good evening sis!
I never had asparagus with pasta, Looks delicious!
I must try it.❤