Name: ASPARAGUS & PEA PASTA SALAD
Ingredients: 4 oz. your favorite 80 Acres Farms salad blend; 8 oz. pasta (any variety); 2 cups peas (thawed if using frozen); 1 lb. fresh asparagus (trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces); ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled); ¼ cup pecans or walnuts (chopped ); 1 cup 80 Acres Farms ALL ABOUT THAT BASIL; ½ cup olive oil; 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tbsp. honey; ½ small shallot; salt and pepper (to taste)

ASPARAGUS & PEA PASTA SALAD

This asparagus and pea pasta salad with basil vinaigrette doesn't get any fresher! This recipe is a collaboration with Rachels Healthy Plates

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Author: Rachels Healthy Plate

Ingredients

4 oz. your favorite 80 Acres Farms salad blend
8 oz. pasta any variety
2 cups peas thawed if using frozen
1 lb. fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
½ cup feta cheese crumbled
¼ cup pecans or walnuts chopped
1 cup 80 Acres Farms ALL ABOUT THAT BASIL
½ cup olive oil
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp. honey
½ small shallot
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. During the last two minutes of cook time, add in the peas and asparagus. Pour pasta and vegetables into a colander and rinse with cold water until completely cooled. Place in a large bowl.
In a blender or food processor add the basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, honey, shallot, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until completely smooth.
Pour dressing over the pasta and veggies and mix well. Chill for 1-2 hours.
To serve: toss pasta with 80 Acres Farms salad blend or serve on a bed of salad. Top with feta, nuts, and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!

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