Honey Dijon Asparagus Pasta Salad
A fresh and creamy make-ahead summertime side, this Honey Dijon Asparagus Pasta Salad makes a delicious addition to picnics & barbecues and doubles as a light but satisfying lunch or dinner!
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz organic durum wheat pasta (I used gemelli)
- 1 cup asparagus trimmed and sliced (about 6 spears)
- 1 cup peas shelled or frozen
- 5-6 good-sized radishes trimmed and sliced
- 1 stalk celery trimmed and sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- More herbs to garnish as desired
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 heaping teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon liquid honey
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool.
- Optional: While the pasta is cooking, steam asparagus and peas with 2 tsp filtered water in the microwave for 1 minute turning halfway through. Drain water and let cool.
- Once the pasta has cooled, add asparagus, peas, radishes, celery, dill and chives to bowl and toss together. Spoon in mayo, honey and mustard and continue stirring until pasta and vegetables are well-coated.
- Transfer salad to serving platter and garnish with more fresh herbs as desired. Serve chilled.