Name: Spring Pasta Salad with Asparagus, Pear & Creamy Cheese
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 200g dry pasta (penne or macaroni); 1 bunch asparagus (about 200g), trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup canned corn, drained; 1/2 cucumber, sliced; 4 radishes, thinly sliced; 1/2 pear, sliced; 100g soft cheese (such as camembert or brie), cubed; 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1 tbsp butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil

Spring Pasta Salad with Asparagus, Pear & Creamy Cheese

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This vibrant Spring Pasta Salad brings together the best of fresh, seasonal produce with a creamy, tangy twist. Asparagus and corn add sweet crunch, while cucumber, radish, and pear offer refreshing, juicy bites. Soft cheese and sun-dried tomatoes bring richness and depth, all tied together with a zesty lemon-mint dressing. It’s a colorful, Instagram-worthy dish that’s perfect for a light dinner or a show-stopping lunch. The combination of textures and flavors makes every forkful exciting—creamy, crisp, and bright all at once.

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. In the last 2 minutes, add the asparagus pieces to blanch. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and asparagus, corn, cucumber, radish, pear, cubed cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped mint, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint if desired, or chill for 30 minutes for a colder salad.