The BEST Easy Spring Garden Pasta Salad! Asparagus, Peas & Feta Recipe for Easter Brunch

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while ricotta offers a creamy texture.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: gluten-free pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while gluten-free is suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

Cook bow tie pasta on the stove according to package instructions.

Prepare ingredients: dice cucumbers, chop asparagus, and cut cherry tomatoes in half (about 1 cup).

When pasta is about 2 minutes from being done, add frozen peas and chopped asparagus to the pot.

Cook peas and asparagus with the pasta for the last 2 minutes.

Strain the pasta, peas, and asparagus and transfer to a large bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Add the strained pasta, peas, and asparagus to the bowl with the dressing.

Add diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh basil to the bowl.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Serve hot or cold.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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