Green Pasta Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the orecchiette pasta.
  2. 2Chop the asparagus into small pieces.
  3. 3Mince the shallot.
  4. 4Roughly chop basil and parsley.
  5. 5Add garlic, shallots, basil, and parsley to a food processor.
  6. 6Zest a lemon into the food processor.
  7. 7Pour olive oil into the food processor and blend to create the dressing.
  8. 8Chop the sugar snap peas.
  9. 9Add cooked pasta to a large bowl.
  10. 10Add cooked asparagus to the bowl.
  11. 11Add arugula to the bowl.
  12. 12Add mini mozzarella balls to the bowl.
  13. 13Add artichoke hearts and olives to the bowl.
  14. 14Pour the homemade pesto-like dressing over the ingredients in the bowl.
  15. 15Add lemon zest on top.
  16. 16Mix all ingredients together.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Orecchiette pasta
  • Asparagus
  • Shallots
  • Garlic
  • Basil
  • Parsley
  • Lemon zest
  • Olive oil
  • Sugar snap peas
  • Artichoke hearts
  • Mini mozzarella balls
  • Olives
  • Arugula

Equipment

PotCutting boardKnifeFood processorGraterLarge bowl

Tips

  • Do not use penne pasta; opt for better pasta shapes.
  • Avoid mayonnaise and bottled dressings; make your own.
  • Make pasta salad at least twice a week during summer.