Description
Creamy Asparagus Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of spring. This pasta salad features tender asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy yogurt dressing, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or as a light main course. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, it combines fresh flavors and nutritious ingredients, ensuring satisfaction in every bite. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled chicken, this salad is sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces Greek yogurt
- 4–5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pound uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 large red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, honey, lemon pepper, lemon zest, and sea salt in a jar. Shake vigorously until well mixed.
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add pasta and cook for 11 minutes. After that, add the asparagus and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta and asparagus with halved tomatoes and sliced onions. Toss gently with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight for best flavor. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg