“Made this! Soooo delicious. I will be bringing it to many get-together this summer, you can count on that!!!”
This Layered Spring Pasta Salad is a celebration of fresh, seasonal flavors and textures. It features tender bowtie pasta, crisp romaine lettuce, vibrant spring vegetables, savory ham, and a creamy, herby dressing, all topped with shaved Parmesan. It’s a visually appealing and satisfying salad perfect for spring gatherings.
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Ingredients:
Dressing:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | 1/2 cup |
| Sour Cream | ¾ cup |
| White Wine Vinegar | 1 tablespoon |
| Lemon Juice | 2 teaspoons |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Minced Garlic | 3 cloves |
| Italian Seasoning | 2 teaspoons |
Salad:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bowtie Pasta (cooked) | 1 (16 oz) box |
| Chopped Romaine Lettuce | 1 ½ cups |
| Frozen Peas (thawed) | 1 cup |
| Frozen Edamame (thawed) | 1 cup |
| Diced Ham | 1 ½ cups |
| Artichoke Hearts (drained) | 1 cup |
| Radishes (sliced) | ¾ cup |
| Green Onions (chopped) | ¾ cup |
| Shallot (thinly sliced) | 1 |
| Shaved Parmesan Cheese | ¾ cup (for garnish) |
Instructions:
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Layer the salad: In a large trifle bowl or clear glass dish, begin layering the salad ingredients in the following order:
- First, add the chopped romaine lettuce to the bottom of the bowl.
- Next, layer the cooked bowtie pasta over the lettuce.
- Then, add the thawed frozen peas.
- Follow with the thawed frozen edamame (soybeans).
- Layer the diced ham over the edamame.
- Add the drained artichoke hearts.
- Layer the sliced radishes over the artichoke hearts.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the radishes.
- Distribute the thinly sliced shallot over the green onions.
- Add dressing and parmesan: Spoon the prepared dressing evenly over the top layer of shallots, spreading it to the edges. Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan cheese over the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the trifle bowl or glass dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the layered pasta salad until you are ready to serve. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Toss and serve: Just before serving, gently toss all the layers together to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant and fresh Layered Spring Pasta Salad!
