Spring Vegetable Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

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Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta - any small variety such as pastina
- 1 cup edamame - cooked according to package directions
- 1/2 pound asparagus - fresh and trimmed
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup basil - fresh and sliced chiffonad or ribboned
- 2 tablespoons parsley - fresh and chopped
- 1/2 lemon - zested
- 1 pork chops - boneless
- 1/4 cup Romano cheese  
 
This tasty salad recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a dinnertime side dish. Dressed with a
simple lemon vinaigrette, this satisfying salad is loaded with asparagus, edamame, pasta, and even
bite-size pieces of pork.
 

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Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and allow to cool.
  • Cook edamame and
    drain.
  • Place the pasta and edamame in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Add the basil, parsley and
    lemon zest. Toss to combine.
  • Heat the grill to medium. Lay the aspargus out on a baking sheet
    and spinkle with olive oil. Toss to coat all of the spears.
  • Place the spears and pork chop
    that is seasoned with salt and pepper on the grill.
  • Grill the apsaragus until crisp tender and
    then remove from the heat.
  • Cook the chop until browned on both sides and most of the pink is gone from the center,
    approximately 5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from the grill and allow to cool.
  • Dice the pork chop and cut the aspargus into bite sized pieces. Add this to the pasta
    mixture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and olive oil.
  • Pour
    over the salad just before serving. Add Romano cheese, toss to coat and serve.


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