Spring Veggie Pasta Salad
on Apr 28, 2023, Updated May 28, 2024
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The pasta salad that will make you want to find any party to bring it to, this Spring Veggie Pasta Salad has all the makings of a perfect bright bowl of goodness.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
This Spring Veggie Pasta Salad will make your mouth water and want you grabbing another scoop at the cookout. Between the crunchy asparagus, bright citrus lemon vinaigrette and a dusting of goat cheese, you have all the components to the best salad. I wanted to create a simple pasta salad that can be brought to a summer pool party without having to worry about it getting yucky while sitting out. The homemade vinaigrette on this salad is top notch and will have you leaving the jar in the fridge for all your greens. Made with 6 simple ingredients you can have it this ready by dinner tonight.
Ingredient List
- Pasta– any size or shape will work for this recipe
- Asparagus
- Snow Peas
- Strawberries
- Goat Cheese– crumbled is perfect for this
- Mint– fresh is best
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic Powder
- Dijon Mustard
- Sea Salt
- Honey
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Step By Step Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package then run underwater to allow it to cool.
- In a small bowl place chopped asparagus and snow peas with 2 tbsp water and cover with saran wrap and microwave for 2 minutes.
- In your mason jar combine all the vinaigrette ingredients and shake vigorously, in a large bowl combine cooled pasta, veggies and vinaigrette combine completely.
- Last sprinkle with mint, chopped strawberries and crumbled goat cheese. Enjoy.
Pro Tip
- The best thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. If you don’t have bow tie pasta feel free to use your favorite or whatever you have in your pantry. Penne or rigatoni or even orecchiette they will all be amazing.
Frequently Asked Question
Can I make this ahead of time?
- YES, if you are bring thing this to a party the best plan is to cook the pasta and veggies, vinaigrette, and chop the strawberries and mint. When you arrive combine it all the toss together. Once its been combined it should last a few days in an air tight container in the fridge.
What if I don’t have strawberries?
- If your children have eaten all the strawberries fell free to supplement with black, blue or raspberries.
How can I add more protein to this?
- Add cooked steak or cooked chicken to this salad and you have yourself the perfect well rounded dinner!
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Spring Veggie Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta, any shape
- 12 oz bag of asparagus, chopped
- 1 ½ cups snow peas or english peas
- 6 strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz. crumbled goat cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped mint
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sea salt, more to taste
- 1 tsp honey, or maple syrup, optional
- ¼ extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions then let cold water run over it to cool it down.
- Place chopped asparagus and peas in a microwave safe plate or bowl, add 1 tbsp of water and cover then cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
- In a jar combine lemon vinaigrette ingredients and shake to combine.
- Combine pasta and veggies in a large bowl and top with lemon vinaigrette. Toss to combine.
- Add in strawberries, mint and goat cheese and toss to combine again.
- This is good in the fridge for up to 4 days and it best served cold.
Just made this and it was amazing!!! Definitely keeping this one. I loved the spring flavors together! Thanks for sharing. 5 stars as always with your recipes.
Thank you for the 5 star, love that you enjoy the recipe soo much!
I made this for a meeting where about 20 people were in attendance. The reviews were all 5 star! Everyone loved the lightness of the vinaigrette and the addition of the strawberries with the goat cheese definitely took this up a notch! So tasty and I’ll definitely make it again! Thank you!