Creamy Asparagus Pasta Salad
This Creamy Asparagus Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to celebrate the flavors of spring. Tossed with a zesty Greek yogurt dressing, it features tender asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, making it both colorful and nutritious. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad delivers a refreshing taste in every bite. Plus, it’s quick to prepare, taking only about 10 minutes to get ready. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for an impressive yet easy-to-make meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 10 ounces Greek yogurt
- 4–5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pound uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound asparagus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 large red onion
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, lemon pepper, zest, and salt in a jar. Shake until well mixed.
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta for 11 minutes; then add asparagus and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and asparagus with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least a few hours before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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