Layered Spring Pasta Salad
The perfect harmony of spring vegetables, pasta, and creamy dressing, this colorful salad is crisp, hearty, and ideal for entertaining or meal prep.
8 Servings
Ingredients
Salad Components:
- 1 16 oz package bowtie pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1 cup frozen Mukimame shelled soybeans, thawed
- 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts drained and quartered
- ¾ cup sliced radishes
- ¾ cup chopped green onions
- 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 freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Cover and refrigerate while assembling the salad.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large trifle bowl or any clear glass serving dish, begin layering the ingredients in the following order: chopped romaine lettuce, cooked bowtie pasta, thawed peas, thawed Mukimame, diced ham, artichoke hearts, sliced radishes, green onions, and shallots. Reserve the shaved Parmesan for the final garnish.
Apply the Dressing and Garnish
- Spoon the prepared dressing over the top of the layered salad, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly across the surface. Sprinkle shaved Parmesan cheese evenly on top as the finishing touch.
Chill Before Serving
- Cover the salad securely with plastic wrap or a fitted lid. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Toss gently just before serving, if desired.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the bowtie pasta with your preferred gluten-free pasta variety. Ensure that all other pre-packaged ingredients, particularly the mayonnaise, sour cream, and artichoke hearts, are certified gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.