This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for all of your Summer BBQ’s. The lemon gives it a bright punch, and the fresh, raw veggies give the perfect crunch in contrast to the al dente pasta. The best part is the addition of Olivo Amigo Vitality Olive Oil. The quality of the Olive Oil really elevates this pasta salad and will make you the winner of the best side dish! 

Ingredients:

• 2/3 Cup Olivo Amigo Vitality Olive Oil

• 2/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

• 2 Lemons, juiced and zested

• 3/4 Tsp Salt

• ½ Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper

• 1 lb Pasta of your Choice, cooked according to package directions, rinsed in cold water

• 1/3 Cup Fresh Basil, chopped

• 1 Cup Asparagus, bottoms discarded, cut into bite size pieces

• 1 Cup Snap Peas, cut in half at a diagonal

• 1/2 Cup Radish, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the Olivo Amigo Vitality Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice, Salt, and Pepper. 

2. To the bowl and Lemon Dressing, add the cooked and cooled Pasta, Asparagus, Snap Peas, and Radish to the Lemon Dressing. Toss with the Basil and Lemon Zest. Season the Pasta with more Salt and Pepper to taste. Transfer to bowls and serve with an extra drizzle of Olivo Amigo Vitality Olive Oil.

The Olivo Amigo Vitality Olive Oil is the perfect Olive Oil to make this dish. The flavors in the olive oil compliment the bright flavor of the lemon and adds a perfect mild bitterness and spice!