Asparagus Pasta Salad with Prosciutto and Lemon

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino offers a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried basil is more cost-effective.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.

Trim asparagus and blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green; cool in ice water.

Slice prosciutto into strips and set aside.

Zest and juice the lemon into a large mixing bowl.

Add olive oil to the lemon juice; whisk to combine.

Combine cooled pasta, asparagus, and prosciutto in the bowl.

Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.

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