A nice chilled pasta salad on a hot summer day is a perfect combination. This lemon dijon pasta salad is delicious and packed with nutritional benefits and flavor. The lemon adds a fresh citrus element and the dijon mustard creates a beautiful tangy taste to elevate the flavors of the salad.
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Lemon Dijon Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups pasta, dry
- 1 bundle of broccolini
- 1 bundle of asparagus
- Vegan butter
- Garlic powder
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- LEMON DIJON SAUCE
- 3/4 cup mayo
- juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- pinch of paprika
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions. During the last few minutes of the cook time, add the frozen peas. When done cooking, drain pasta and peas and a little vegan butter. Place in fridge to chill for a little.
While the pasta is cooking, wash and cut the asparagus and broccolini.
In a pan with a little vegan butter or oil, add the asparagus and broccolini. Season with salt and garlic powder. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
In a bowl, add all of the sauce ingredients and mix until well combined.
After the pasta is chilled, add the broccolini, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes and pour the sauce over the pasta. Mix until well coated. Place in fridge to chill for a little longer and serve when ready. Enjoy!