Gremolata Pasta Salad

Name: Gremolata Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 ounces small pasta shells; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2/3 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 10 servings

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Test Kitchen Approved

Straying from heavier, mayonnaise-based pasta salads, I created this lighter olive oil-based salad. Lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic and tomatoes brighten up this colorful dish. —Laurie Sisco, Kingsley, Michigan

Ingredients

12 ounces small pasta shells
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking; drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large serving bowl, combine parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic. Add pasta mixture, tomatoes and olive oil; toss thoroughly to combine. Gently stir in feta. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 226 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

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