Description
A bright and refreshing pasta salad featuring fresh peas, herbs, and zesty lemon, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like parsley, basil, or mint), chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooked pasta, fresh peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added flavor, sprinkle some extra fresh herbs on top before serving. This salad can be made ahead of time and is flexible for different preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, spring salad, vegetarian recipe, healthy lunch, cold pasta dish