Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring water to a boil, add sea salt, and cook the pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Prepare the broccoli: Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Use the colander to blanch broccoli with hot pasta water.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and salt. Whisk until emulsified.
- Blanch the asparagus: Boil water, add asparagus, and blanch for 2 to 4 minutes before draining and adding to vinaigrette.
- Chop the remaining vegetables: Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, slice onion, and drain olives.
- Combine everything: Add cooled pasta, vinaigrette, asparagus, and chopped veggies into a bowl. Mix gently.
- Let flavors meld: Cover the salad and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This salad is adaptable for different vegetables and can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
