Primavera pasta salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Primavera Pasta Salad. This colorful dish is bursting with fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and al dente pasta. Perfect for a light and tasty meal.
Ingredients:
- Kosher salt
- 910g fusilli
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup whole milk, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 cup broccoli florets, broken into small pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup sliced asparagus (2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 leek, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
Instructions:
- Start by boiling a sizable pot of water with salt. Add the pasta and follow the instructions on the package for cooking. Afterward, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until it cools down; then, set it aside.
- For the dressing, mix together mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, parsley, chives, mint, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan in a small bowl. Keep it to the side. If you need to, add more milk to the dressing to thin it out before tossing it with the salad ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, peas, asparagus, carrots, and leeks. Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir until everything is coated. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of Parmesan and some black pepper on top. Chill the salad for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 5591 kcal
- Fat: 216 g
- Protein: 152 g
- Carbs: 760 g
- Potassium: 4125 mg
- Magnesium: 664 mg