SPRING GARDEN PASTA SALAD
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
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KynleighGRL
kynleighgrl@aol.comI love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.
Jd Hughes
jd_h@yahoo.comThis pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Edward Gyamfi
edward@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Bn dhamala Saroj
saroj-b69@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.
Abbad Sheikh
abbad95@hotmail.frI love that this recipe is customizable. I added some grilled chicken and it was delicious.
Mana Teejay
mana.t@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to celebrate spring. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.
Adjei Gift
gift.adjei20@aol.comI'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper.
Babanou mohamed
mbabanou@hotmail.comThis salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Epic Bright
e_b@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the peas and asparagus pairs perfectly with the tangy dressing.
Minos Ketshajwang
k.m@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great make-ahead dish.
Muneeb Haider
h_m@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
abdulakeem abdullahi
a@gmail.comThis pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Sheru Sheru
sheru_s@gmail.comI 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
cabral_t59@hotmail.frI 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
twayana-shristi92@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Mohsin Gujjar
g.mohsin38@yahoo.comI'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
damilarec@hotmail.frThis pasta salad was a huge hit at my potluck! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the dressing was to die for.