If you’re looking for a pasta salad that’s creamy, refreshing, and full of vibrant flavour, then you’ve got to try my Creamy Lemon Herb Pastina Salad! Seriously, this dish is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re serving it at a BBQ, making it for a picnic, or even prepping it ahead for lunch throughout the week. The delicate pastina pasta is the star here, soaking up the creamy, tangy dressing made with fresh lemon and herbs, giving you a bite of sunshine in every forkful.
And guess what?! It’s SO easy to make. You’ll have this salad ready in no time with just a few simple ingredients. I’m talking fresh herbs, rich ricotta, and a burst of lemon that makes this salad pop. Plus, it’s totally customizable! If you’re craving a little extra zing, throw in some pesto mayo (trust me, it’s a game changer!).
I’m telling you, this Creamy Lemon Herb Pastina Salad will quickly become your go-to side dish for all your summer gatherings, meal preps, or even just a quick weeknight dinner. It’s light, fresh, and ridiculously delicious! #pastina #pastasalad #saladinspiration #saladrecipe #summerrecipes
TO MAKE THIS CREAMY LEMON HERB PASTINA SALAD FROM SCRATCH YOURSELF AT HOME, YOU WILL NEED:
FOR THE PASTINA SALAD
1 cup Pastina (or acini di pepe/orzo)
½ cup Celery finely diced
½ cup Cucumber finely diced
½ cup Peas (fresh or thawed from frozen)
¼ cup Red Onion finely minced
¼ cup Fresh Dill finely chopped
¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
⅓ cup Ricotta Cheese (whole milk for the creamiest texture)
FOR THE CREAMY LEMON HERB DRESSING
⅓ cup Greek Yogurt (or sour cream)
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
1 Clove Garlic minced
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
½ tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp Black Pepper
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