Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces of your favorite pasta, gluten free or regular
- 2 cups diced asparagus, 1 inch dice
- 2 cups sugar snap peas, cut in half, measure after you cut them
- 2 cups watercress leaves
Dressing:
- A little less than 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, or honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
Instructions
- Make the dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisking until combined. Set aside.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and a small handful of salt. While pasta is cooking fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. Cook pasta according to package directions and when pasta has a few minutes left add the asparagus and sugar snap peas. Let cook for 30 seconds and then scoop vegetables out and submerge in ice bath. Finish cooking pasta and drain.
- Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl. Drain vegetables and add them to the bowl along with the watercress leaves. Drizzle in desired amount of dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
Adapted from my Spring Quinoa Salad
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Entree, Salad, Gluten Free, Vegan