Lemon Herb Pasta Salad
 
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Until you can find local, fresh peas use flash frozen peas or substitute with sliced sugar snap peas.
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: salad, side dish, vegetarian, healthy
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 10-12 ounces asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup dry orzo or ditalini pasta, prepared per package directions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons minced, fresh mint
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lemon Dill Dressing
  • Sliced almonds or nuts, optional
  • Feta or blue cheese, optional
Instructions
  1. Blanch the asparagus, place in cold water to chill. Once chilled drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine the chilled chilled asparagus, pasta, tomatoes, peas, green onion, mint, lemon zest and dressing. Season with salt and pepper to personal taste. Add optional toppings and enjoy.
Recipe by phoebe's pure food at https://www.phoebespurefood.com/lemon-herb-pasta-salad/