Asparagus Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Enjoy a delicious Asparagus Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing that’s quick and easy to make! Perfect as a side dish or meal prep option!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 1/2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2/3 cup sliced red onions
- 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1/3 cup red apple vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Transfer to ice water to halt cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together red apple vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and slowly add olive oil until blended.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with asparagus, red onions, and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until coated.
- Serve topped with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg