Vegetable Pasta Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 12 ounces spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine, uncooked
 Broccoli florets8 Ounce
 Asparagus8 Ounce
 4 scallions or spring onions, cut into 1-inch slices
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), finely chopped
 Frozen peas package1 , drained
 1 green or red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
 Mushrooms8 Ounce, sliced
 Minced parsley1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Red wine vinegar3 Tablespoon (DRESSING)
 Lemon juice3 Tablespoon (DRESSING)
 Dijon Mustard1 Tablespoon (DRESSING)
 Dried basil leaves1/2 Teaspoon (DRESSING)
 Oregano leaves1/2 Teaspoon, dried (DRESSING)
 Dried thyme leaves1/2 Teaspoon (DRESSING)
 Cayenne pepper1/8 Teaspoon (DRESSING)
 Ground black pepper To Taste (DRESSING)
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon (DRESSING)

Directions

MAKING
1. In a pan add water, cook pasta as per package directions, drain and keep aside.
2. In a large pot, add broccoli and asparagus with boiling water and cook such that it is crisp-tender, for about 4 minutes.
3. Combine the vegetables after draining with the pasta after and add scallions, garlic, peas, bell pepper, mushrooms and parsley.
4. For making the dressing in small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients other than the oil.
5. Thereafter slowly whisk in oil to the dressing to blend well.

SERVING
6. Serve the pasta mixture after pouring the dressing pasta and tossing gently until well mixed.
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