Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad with Banana Peppers and Feta
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Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad with Banana Peppers and Feta
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Easy enough to toss together in a hurry, this tasty Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad is great for busy weekdays, lazy weekends, and all your summer parties and barbecues!
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Ingredients
- 15-20 spears asparagus trimmed
- 2.5 cups chopped cucumber
- 1 cup pickled banana peppers (chopped or sliced)
- 2 cups ditalini pasta
- 5 TBSP avocado oil or favorite healthy oil
- ¼ cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper plus extra to taste
- 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- lemon zest to taste ( used half a lemon's worth)
- 1-2 TBSP fresh parsley
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
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Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, approx. 9-10 minutes for al-dente.
- While the pasta boils, blanch or steam your asparagus until tender yet firm, then toss in ice water to halt the cooking process.
- Chop asparagus, cucumber, and banana peppers if desired and add to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon zest and juice and set aside.
- Remove pasta from stove top, drain, rinse with cool water, and pour into your veggie bowl.
- Add dressing and top with crumbled feta a sprinkling of parmesan.
- You can even add a pinch of parsley and red pepper flakes if you're feeling feisty!
- Enjoy at room temperature.
Notes
- Freshly grated parmesan makes a tasty optional topping too!
- This salad is ready to rock your next party or picnic! Since pasta is notorious for soaking up all your yummy homemade dressing, feel free to whisk together a little extra! I like to pour a little dressing onto my salad just before serving and top it with a little bit of extra feta. So good!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Values will be less if serving a larger crowd. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Potassium
330mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
525IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
23.3mg
(26%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 525IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 23.3mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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36 reviews
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