Who doesn’t need a good pasta recipe in their life? I know I always do! And with Memorial Day around the corner that can only mean one thing. Swimming, summer, and BBQ’s! YEEEEEEEEEEES.
Are we really here? End of May, almost June. Summer? It’s happening, and I think I’m ready.
I’m definitely much more ready with this recipe in my back pocket. Quick, easy, and bright flavors make for a great BBQ side dish, picnic lunch, or even dinner!
Spring asparagus is booming right now and I’m taking full advantage. And don’t even get me started on cherry tomatoes. They’re like little candies in my mouth!
You probably already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen! So throw this together, grab your bathing suit, sunglasses, and a towel and I’ll see you poolside.
Artichoke, Asparagus, & Tomato Pasta Salad
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
A quick and easy delicious pasta salad with fresh tomatoes, grilled artichokes and asparagus.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dried penne pasta
- 12 ounces asparagus, (trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, (halved)
- 1 12 ounce jar marinated artichokes, chopped
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3–4 tablespoons lemon juice (about the juice of 2 lemons)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a couple large pinches of salt and add the asparagus. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to scoop them out and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water. Drain asparagus and set aside. Bring the same pot of water back to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package, about 10-12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and oregano.
- Once pasta is done cooking, drain and pour into large serving bowl. Toss pasta with a tiny bit of the dressing just so it doesn’t stick together. Then add the asparagus, tomatoes, artichokes, and enough dressing to coat well. Toss and serve room temperature or cold!
Can’t wait!
Dana Whitt
Fast, easy, simple, fresh, and most of all – delish! Thanks, Laney!
★★★★★
Monique
So easy, fresh & flavorful!!! I enjoy and love using LIBAD recipes by Laney…thank you for making cooking easy, delicious, and stress free!!
★★★★★
Olivia MacGregor
I recently brought this dish to a pool party and it was a hit (I even used gluten free noodles and no one could tell!)!
★★★★
Stacey Young
Lastest summer MUST have….dressed to impressed, yet soo laid back. Lol its the salad to beat this Summer. Love as a side or a main just add some grilled chicken, steak or shrimp ❤️
★★★★★
Jamie
This recipe was SO good and so easy to adapt! I’m not a tomato fan but wanted the pop of color with the red so I used red bell peppers instead. I had some leftover homemade Greek salad dressing that was 90% the same as the dressing for this so I just used what I had already. I added some mozzarella balls and salami one time and it only made it better. When I say it’s versatile I mean it’s SO versatile. Also did I mention how SIMPLE it was? You’re just cutting some veggies and boiling one pot of water, it doesn’t get much simpler than that. I will definitely be making this again.
★★★★★
Angela Todaro
Simple, easy and delicious! Made for my family and it was a hit with everyone. Perfect balance of veggies and pasta. Thank you!
Samantha Muscarella
This pasta salad is so incredibly delicious and so easy too!!! I’ll definitely be making this more often than not!
Kristen
I love pasta salads because they’re quick to make and are excellent leftovers! I will definitely be making this one again because it’s so easy to prep. It’s just chopping, boiling, and mixing together. So quick and delicious!
★★★★★
George Lewis Robinson
Great recipe with lots of flavour!
★★★★★
Lisa
So good!!! Will be having this for lunch this week. Definitely making this again.
★★★★★
Kelly Avalos
Beautiful recipe. Summer in a bowl! I used Banza pasta and added a rinsed can of garbanzos to up the protein. I will make this again and again this summer. Thanks much @lifeisbutadish
★★★★★
Michelle
Made pasta last night for dinner and with the left overs I made this salad for lunch. I did not have red wine vinegar so I used a little bit of balsamic and regular vinegar. I thought it needed more flavor so I did half and half olive oil and oil from the artichokes and it was delish! After last nights dinner and this salad for lunch I have come to realize that I am not a fan of penne pasta, so next time and there will a next time because it was easy and yummy., I will use a bow-tie pasta. Thank you.
★★★★★
Naomi
Loved the simplicity of this recipe. A great balance of textures and delicious but not overpowering dressing !
★★★★★
Amanda Grogan
I love pasta salads so I KNEW I had to make this recipe! Such a great and light summer dish. Like Laney, I love my vinegar so I added a bit more and it was perfect!’ Thank you Laney for this simple but YUMMY dish!
★★★★★
Kelsey Sauter
This was a perfect summer salad that we ate all weekend. We ate it hot, cold, and even added in some leftover grilled veggies and feta to stretch it! Great flavor and new way to use asparagus!
★★★★★
Mary P
Feels like summer in a bowl! Another winner and SUPER easy to throw together!
★★★★★
Erica
This dish is amazing!! So easy to put together as a side dish or add in some chicken for a full meal! Even my kid’s liked it because the dressing isn’t too overpowering. Such a great summer potluck meal!
★★★★★
Leslie Rooney
This was so delicious and easy! We used balsamic because we didn’t have wine vinegar and added chicken and it still was so yummy and refreshing! Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Joanna
We didn’t have artichokes and it was still so delish! Kids & mom approved!!!
★★★★
Becca
This was delicious and just easy enough to motivate myself to make it at night for lunches the next day. We subbed hearts of palm since we had some on hand and it was delicious!
★★★★★
Darrah
This is such a simple recipe but it tastes like I spent way more time on it than I actually did. A great summer bbq side to bring to parties to impress!
★★★★★
Char Conn
Just made your recipe this afternoon because I had all the ingredients on hand ! (Love Costco) I Enjoy how you demonstrate cooking techniques such as par boiling the asparagus! Just as you directed, it was perfect! Crunchy but cooked! You have such a skill in the kitchen and such a happy positive person. I’ve made many of your recipes. Sending thanks from the North Coast (aka CLE Ohio)
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
Thank you so much for this amazing review!
Anice
Just made this recipe and it is delicious! Added some grilled chicken to make it a full meal for my husband. I have never blanched anything before. Thanks for the new skill!!
★★★★★
Kris Walker
Love this recipe. So glad that Laney highlighted it on Instagram. I have way too much asparagus right now and this is a new and creative use that is definitely going in my rotation. Great fresh way to eat asparagus while in season.
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
Oh perfect!!!!
Rebecca L
I made this for my husband’s whole family and they loved it! I’ve made it 3-4 more times since because it’s so good.
★★★★★
Olivia
So good!!!!
★★★★★
Shayla
This is what happens when you watch LIBAD stories at work! You go to Aldi after work to get stuff for a new recipe! It’s so good! I added Greek olives and leftover grilled chicken to mine! Perfect for summer!!!
★★★★★
Life is but a Dish
Whooohooo love it!
Meghan
This pasta salad is delicious! It was the perfect side dish to our bbq dinner at the patio tonight. Love that you get a little crunch with the asparagus and the dressing was light a refreshing. Thanks for a great recipe!
★★★★
TAMMY
LOOKING FOR WEEKLY HEALTHY MENU PLAN FOR KIDS. MY 9YR OLD IS WEIGHING IN AT 105 LBS. NEED HELP FOR I DONT’ KNOW HOW TO COOK HEALTHY.
Life is but a Dish
I post weekly dish inspirations every week with lots of healthy options!
Kate Wood
Loved watching you make this on the feed feed! I’ve been thinking about it ever since and think I may try it out tonight served cold at a cookout I’m going to!
Life is but a Dish
Hi Kate! Thank you so much! And yes, its PERFECT for a cookout!!
Jean
Looks amazing! Do you blanch the asparagus?
Life is but a Dish
Thank you! And YES! Sorry, forgot to add that part to the directions! Just added it!
Toby Kirsch
It should be against the law to read your blog when you are hungry. I love this new pasta salad and will be over to taste it as soon as you invite me. I think your photos and your gifted writing is fabulous.
Life is but a Dish
Thanks Toby! You know it’s always an open invite!