Texas de Brazil Copycat Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Cranberries
Texas de Brazil Copycat Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Cranberries
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup asparagus, blanched and finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, blanched and diced asparagus, red onion, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, rinsed chickpeas, and dried cranberries.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Texas de Brazil Copycat Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Cranberries
For the Salad
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup asparagus, blanched and finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside to cool completely.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, blanched and diced asparagus, red onion, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, rinsed chickpeas, and dried cranberries.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled.
⏱️ 3 min