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Pasta: Macaroni Salad w/ Asparagus, Peas & Feta

Source of Recipe

www.realsimple.com


List of Ingredients

4 ounces (1 cup) elbow macaroni
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
kosher salt and black pepper
4 ounces Feta, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon





Recipe

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the peas and asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and vegetables and run under cold water to cool.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the pasta, vegetables, Feta, and tarragon and toss to combine.

Tip: This salad can be refrigerated up to a day in advance.


SERVES 4



Calories 267; Calories From Fat 121; Protein 10g; Carbohydrate 27g; Sugar 4g; Fiber 3g; Fat 14g; Sat Fat 5g; Calcium 168mg; Iron 3mg; Sodium 460mg; Cholesterol 25mg