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pasta salad with asparagus bacon and feta
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5 from 1 vote

Pasta Salad with Asparagus, Bacon and Feta

A delicious combination of rich and fresh ingredients in a simple summer pasta salad
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: asparagus, pasta salad, pasta salad with asparagus, pasta salad with asparagus and bacon, pasta salad with asparagus and feta, pasta salad with asparagus bacon and feta
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried small pasta such as pennine rigate
  • 2 cups fresh chopped asparagus cut to similar size as pasta
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 200 grams feta cheese
  • ½ cup diced green onion or chives
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed if possible
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp lemon zest if using real lemon
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing plus more if needed before serving
  • salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, being careful not to over cook. Drain well.
  • Zest outside of lemon before squeezing. Squeeze juice into container and remove any seeds. Add olive oil and zest. Pour over drained past and stir.
  • Meanwhile, snap woody ends off asparagus spears and chop into pieces similar to chosen pasta size. Blanch for 2 minutes in boiling water. Drain immediately and plunge into ice water bath. Drain when cooled.
  • Slice bacon into thin strips. Sauté in large skillet until browned but not too crispy. Drain well on paper towel.
  • Mince green onion and crumble feta.
  • Mix all prepared ingredients with pasta, add ranch dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill well. Add more ranch before serving if needed.