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Herby Spring Pasta Salad With Protein

Herby Spring Pasta Salad With Protein for a Fresh Feast

This Herby Spring Pasta Salad with Protein mixes vibrant ingredients into a healthy, delightful meal perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 3 tablespoons Pesto Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 whole Lemon Juice and zest.
  • 3 tablespoons Milk Cashew or regular milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee Can be replaced with butter.
Salad
  • 1 box Pasta Any shape, gluten-free options available.
  • 1 lb Organic Pork or Chicken Sausage Replace with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 medium Onion Finely diced.
  • 2 cups Spinach Finely chopped.
  • 1 1/4 cups Frozen Peas
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Can substitute with nutritional yeast.
  • 1/4 cup Chives
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Dill Roughly chopped.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • large pot
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and cook the sausage for about 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  2. Remove the sausage from the skillet, add finely diced onion to the same skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes), then drain and rinse with cold water.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté a tablespoon of minced garlic for about 1 minute, then add pesto, chicken bone broth, milk, and ghee. Stir and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Mix the cooked sausage and onions back into the skillet, add the pasta, frozen peas, lemon zest, lemon juice, and spinach. Stir in Parmesan, chives, pepper, and salt.
  6. Mix everything thoroughly and serve topped with fresh dill and additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with various proteins and vegetables to suit your preferences, making it a flexible recipe for any meal.

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