Description
Creamy Asparagus Pasta Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish made with rotini, tender asparagus, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy yogurt-based dressing. Perfect for spring gatherings, potlucks, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- Blanch chopped asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain well.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the parsley.
- In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta, asparagus, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute goat cheese or feta for Parmesan if preferred.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Re-season with lemon juice or salt after refrigeration, if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiled & Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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