Summer Pasta Salad with Asparagus & Mozzarella
Need a tasty new side dish for the holiday weekend? This pasta salad uses all your favorite fresh summer veggies! Make sure you double or triple the recipe for a party-size portion.
(For 4 servings)
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 20 min.
Difficulty: Easy
Can Be Frozen? No
Cooking Instructions:
- Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted, boiling water until ‘al dente, ‘ about 10-12 minutes usually.
- Remove the pasta to a large bowl of iced water using a spider skimmer. Return the water to a steady simmer before adding the asparagus, cooking until just tender to the tip of a knife, about 2 minutes. Drain and add to the bowl of iced water.
- Drain the pasta and asparagus, patting dry with paper towels. Cut the asparagus into sections.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, asparagus, tomatoes, bell pepper, mozzarella, olive oil, and some salt and pepper to taste, tossing to combine.
- Divide between plates and garnish with thyme sprigs.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 609
Protein (g): 24.1
Carbs (g): 91.3
Sugars (g): 5.4
Fat (g): 18.5
Sat. Fat (g): 1.1
Fiber (g): 6.1
Sodium (mg): 522
