Herby Spring Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette 🌿

Herby Spring Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette :herb:

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

12 ounces rotini pasta (see notes)
1 1/2 cups asparagus, 1-inch segments
1 cups peas (frozen or fresh)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup celery, diced small
1/4 cup green onions, diced small
1/4 cup dill, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 tablespoon mint, minced

Directions:

Bring a medium sauce pot with water and a heavy pinch of salt to a rapid boil. Cook the pasta to the al dente package instructions (do not overcook). One minute prior to draining add in the asparagus and peas. Drain, rinse with cold water until the pasta is cooled and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper and set aside.

Add the cooked pasta, asparagus, and peas to a large mixing bowl. Then add in the celery, green onions, dill, parsley, mint, and lemon vinaigrette and toss gently until the salad is well combined.

Serve or refrigerate (for up to 24 hours) before serving.

Notes:

I used a rice-based gluten-free rotini, but any gluten-free or non gluten-free pasta option will work in this recipe. Penne, fusilli and elbow macaroni are all great choices.

Recipe courtesy of With Food and Love.com

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Oh my goodness, dear @Amethyst! Your yummy recipes are making me hungry! I wish we could have a party and taste all your tasty treats! :peach: :strawberry: :lemon: :green_salad: :cookie:

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Glad you like them! It’s getting to be Summer Grilling season, and I wanted to show some nice side dishes. I’m looking forward to mid-July though, that’s when I’ll start sharing bread recipes for Lughnasadh. I’ve been collecting those since last Fall!

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I cannot wait! I found a nice bread recipe during Beltane. I cannot wait to try next year. I don’t like the heat of summer, but I love a good get together!

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You can always try it out before then. I mean, you gotta make sure it’s good, right? :drooling_face:

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Good morning love! You are absolutely right! I must save the recipes I really, really want to try! I’ve attached the recipes I saved for Beltane next year if you’re interested. Sending you heaps of love and light for a beautiful week ahead! Blessed Be beautiful!

Bannock Bread for Beltane.pdf (323.3 KB)
Caudle for Beltane.pdf (215.8 KB)
Sweet Cinnamon Butter for Beltane.pdf (121.5 KB)

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Thanks! I think I’ve posted a Bannock Bread on here before. But I’m always on the look out for new recipes!

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