Spring Herbed Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad
A bright and refreshing pasta salad featuring fresh peas, cherry tomatoes, and herbs, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup fresh peas (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like parsley, basil, or mint), chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, fresh peas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Best served chilled or at room temperature. Can be paired with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, spring salad, vegetarian salad, lemon pasta salad