Seasonal pasta with radishes, peas, and lemon vinaigrette. Refreshing, perfect for picnics or easy lunches.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 10 oz short pasta such as fusilli, penne, or farfalle
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
03 - 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 5 to 6 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
→ Lemon Vinaigrette
06 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp lemon zest
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
11 - 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
14 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente per package directions. Add sugar snap peas and asparagus during the last 2 minutes; blanch until tender. Drain pasta and vegetables, rinse under cool water, and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, blanched peas and asparagus, sliced radishes, and baby spinach.
03 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
04 - Pour the vinaigrette over pasta and vegetables, tossing gently to coat evenly.
05 - Fold in fresh herbs and crumbled feta or goat cheese, if desired. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and salad to chill.
