Asparagus and Peas Pasta Salad
This is one of the very best pasta salads to make for a crowd, it will literally go with almost anything. Of course, its irresistible taste doesn’t hurt either! What a great accompaniment with air fryer chicken, roast beef, burgers, or BBQ chicken skewers.
Great Summer Salad Versatile Crowd Pleaser Quick and Easy to Make
Cold pasta salads are one of the most versatile dishes out there, whether for a large gathering, or for a family dinner. If you want to sneak in more veggies for your kids, add some broccoli, mushrooms, spinach or bell peppers. I’ve even added some fresh dill to change up the flavor profile a bit, or try using crispy bacon pieces to elevate this salad to another level. To make this side dish a complete meal, simply add some cut up chicken or beef to the pasta, and pair it with a wonderful piece of fresh bread.
Ingredient Notes
Pasta – I use bowtie pasta but any small pasta will do. Make sure to rinse your pasta well with cold water after you strain it. This will cool it down to an appropriate temperature for the salad, and also prevent the noodles from sticking together and further cooking. Peas – Frozen or fresh peas work well. Asparagus – Use fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces. Bocconcini – Baby bocconcini is preferred, or you can use regular bocconcini cut into smaller pieces. Even fresh mozzarella will work. Cheese – Fresh parmesan is best, and grated. Buttermilk – I use plain buttermilk. Mayonnaise – Regular mayonnaise, but the light version works well too. This will add a nice creaminess to the salad. Vinegar – Use white wine vinegar which adds a nice tang that balances out the richness of the dressing. In addition, the acid in the vinegar help make the noodles more absorbent so they’ll really soak up the flavor from the dressing. Garlic – Add fresh minced garlic to give your salad some great flavour.
How To Make Asparagus and Peas Pasta Salad
Tips
Leftovers
Pasta salad can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, or store in an airtight container to maximize freshness.
Freezing
I would not recommend freezing this recipe because as the veggies and pasta thaw, they will become soggy and will fall apart. This is a recipe best enjoyed fresh!
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Recipe inspired from Food & Wine.
