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Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad in a bowl
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5 from 4 votes

Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad

Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad is tossed with chopped asparagus, red onion, pistachios, parsley, and basil and then drizzled with a lemon vinaigrette for a springy side dish.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, grain-free, pasta, side dish
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 160.1kcal

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 small clove of garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp stone ground mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • pinch of salt and black pepper

For the pasta salad:

  • 1 box Jovial Grain-free Penne Pasta
  • 1 cup chopped asparagus, about 9 stalks
  • 2 tbsp chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • handful of fresh basil, chopped
  • handful of fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Boil some water in a large stockpot and cook the pasta according to the directions, about 13 minutes. Once cooked, strain and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Shake off as much water as possible then place the pasta in a large bowl and set it aside.
  • Chop the asparagus and boil in water for 2-3 minutes. The asparagus does not need to be cooked through. It's best to leave it a bit crunchy. Once cooked, place in a bowl with ice and cold water to stop the cooking process. Strain and place the asparagus in the bowl with the pasta.
  • Place the vinaigrette ingredients in a glass container like a mason jar and shake. Add the chopped red onion, pistachios, basil, and parsley, to the bowl of pasta and drizzle the dressing over top. Toss and make sure everything is well coated. Serve immediately or cover and place in the fridge for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 160.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.7g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 15.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 15.7mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 270.8IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 16.4mg | Iron: 1mg