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Quick Asparagus Pasta Salad

Quick Asparagus Pasta Salad that's Perfect for Meal Prep

Quick Asparagus Pasta Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Can substitute with whole wheat or lentil pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 1 bunch Asparagus Trim and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Halved lengthwise
  • 4 stalks Green Onions Thinly sliced
  • 1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced
For the Cheeses
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Crumble to distribute
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Apple Cider Vinegar Bragg brand recommended
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Maille recommended
  • 1 clove Garlic Freshly minced
  • ½ cup Olive Oil Use extra virgin for best results
For Freshness
  • ¼ cup Fresh Herbs Choose your favorites like parsley or basil

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Vegetables: Trim asparagus, halve tomatoes, slice onions, and chop fresh herbs.
  2. Make the Honey-Mustard Dressing: Whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper; drizzle in olive oil.
  3. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add rotini, cook until al dente (8-10 mins), drain and cool.
  4. Sauté the Asparagus: Heat skillet, add olive oil and asparagus, season with salt and pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Combine Pasta and Veggies: Mix cooked rotini, sautéed asparagus, tomatoes, onions, cheddar, and feta in a bowl.
  6. Toss with Dressing: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
  7. Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle chopped herbs and toss to incorporate.
  8. Serve or Store: Serve chilled or at room temperature, refrigerate if prepped in advance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow pasta to cool before mixing to preserve the freshness of herbs.

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