PICNIC PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound orecchiette pasta
2 lemons
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup walnuts, toasted
3/4 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lemon thyme leaves
3 tablespoons fresh mint, torn
1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to boil and add a generous amount of salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package directions.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the vinaigrette. Zest 1 lemon into a large mixing bowl. Add the juice of both lemons, honey and some salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. While continuing to whisk, slowly pour in the olive oil to emulsify the mixture into a light dressing.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain and immediately pour into the large mixing bowl with the lemon-honey vinaigrette. Toss the pasta with the walnuts, apricots, lemon thyme, mint and radicchio. Gently toss to combine and pour into a serving dish. Serve at room temperature or store, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

hadeeqa chaudhary
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Malik ijaz Iqbal Nissoana
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for.


Pradip Baraily
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This pasta salad is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


bread
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This pasta salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even different dressings. It's always delicious.


Lafny Jean
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Juna Sunar
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before our picnic and it was even better the next day.


Faisal Malek
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Meh, this pasta salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the vegetables were a bit soggy. I won't be making this again.


Bashir Hashim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out perfectly. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ajay Doley
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it's always delicious.


Ene Chimereze
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This picnic pasta salad was a total hit at our last family gathering! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was the perfect side dish for a hot summer day. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


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