Description
A fresh and tangy macaroni salad featuring lemon, Dijon mustard, asparagus, and peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz macaroni
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup peas, frozen or fresh
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest.
- Add cooked macaroni, asparagus, peas, and parsley to the bowl.
- Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute gluten-free macaroni if needed.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra color and flavor.
- This salad can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad