Layered Spring Pasta Salad Recipe
This Layered Spring Pasta Salad is a vibrant, fresh dish perfect for spring gatherings or light meals. Featuring bowtie pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, a variety of vegetables, diced ham, and a creamy, tangy dressing, it offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Beautifully presented in layers and topped with shaved Parmesan, this salad is both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 (16 oz) box bowtie pasta, cooked
- 1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup frozen Mukimame (soybeans), thawed
- 1 ½ cups diced ham
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained
- ¾ cup radishes, sliced
- ¾ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until smooth and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Layer Salad Ingredients: In a large trifle bowl or a clear glass dish, start by layering the chopped romaine lettuce evenly at the bottom. Next, add a layer of the cooked bowtie pasta, followed by peas, Mukimame (soybeans), diced ham, artichoke hearts, sliced radishes, chopped green onions, and finally, the thinly sliced shallot. Arrange these layers in the order listed to achieve the layered effect.
- Add Dressing and Garnish: Spoon the prepared dressing evenly over the top layer of the salad, spreading it gently to the edges. Then generously sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese on top to finish the presentation.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl or dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld. Just before serving, toss the salad gently to combine the layers and dressing thoroughly for an even taste.
Notes
- Cooking the pasta al dente prevents it from becoming mushy once dressed.
- Make sure to fully thaw the frozen peas and Mukimame for the best texture.
- This salad is best served chilled and tossed before serving.
- Can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to develop.
- Substitute ham with cooked chicken or omit for a vegetarian version (without ham).
Keywords: Spring pasta salad, layered salad, bowtie pasta salad, ham pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, picnic salad, cold pasta dish
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