SPRING GARDEN PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
1 pound whole-wheat fusilli pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups), fronds reserved
3 cups baby kale
2 cups snow peas, trimmed and halved on the bias
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
Freshly cracked black pepper
Handful edible flowers, optional
1 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers or sweet red peppers
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 cloves roasted garlic, recipe follows, peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 head garlic, cloves separated, unpeeled

Steps:

  • For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside.
  • For the dressing: Meanwhile, add the peppers, vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper and roasted garlic to the carafe of a blender. Turn the blender to high and blend until the peppers are pureed and the ingredients are incorporated. Once the mixture is smooth, reduce the speed to low. Remove the cap inside the blender top and slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the mixture into a thick and shiny dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the warm pasta. Add the sliced fennel and toss to combine. Pour into a serving dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the spring vegetables: the baby kale, snow peas, radishes and 1/4 cup of the fennel fronds. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Gently toss, then place in a mound over the dressed pasta mixture in the serving dish. Garnish with edible flowers if using.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Wrap the garlic cloves in aluminum foil. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool. Refrigerate the cloves in an airtight container. Peel right before using.

KynleighGRL
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Jd Hughes
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Edward Gyamfi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Bn dhamala Saroj
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Abbad Sheikh
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I love that this recipe is customizable. I added some grilled chicken and it was delicious.


Mana Teejay
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This salad is a great way to celebrate spring. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.


Adjei Gift
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.


Babanou mohamed
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Epic Bright
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the peas and asparagus pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing.


Minos Ketshajwang
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Muneeb Haider
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


abdulakeem abdullahi
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sheru Sheru
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.


Terezinha Pereira cabral Terezinha Pereira cabral
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I love that this recipe uses fresh vegetables from the garden. It's a great way to use up all of those extra veggies.


shristi Twayana
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Mohsin Gujjar
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I've made this salad twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus and peas add a nice touch of sweetness.


Damilare Charles
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This pasta salad was a huge hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the dressing was to die for.


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