Spring Greens Salad Pasta: A Refreshing Cold Dish
Spring Greens Salad Pasta: A Refreshing Cold Dish
Transform Leftover Spring Greens into a Vibrant Salad Pasta
Do you have an abundance of fresh spring greens like fiddlehead ferns, oak leaf sprouts, and spinach filling your fridge? Tired of eating bibimbap with them every day? Try this unique, fridge-clearing, cold spring greens salad pasta! I’ll share a creative recipe featuring fiddlehead ferns that will add a special touch to your spring days. ♡
Main Ingredients- 2 handfuls of assorted spring greens (fiddlehead ferns, oak leaf sprouts, spinach, etc.)
- 2 servings of thin pasta
- Fresh lettuce
- 2 oranges
- Cherry tomatoes, to taste
Spring Greens Garlic Oil- 4-5 Tbsp olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
- 4-5 Tbsp olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 2
Once the garlic starts to turn golden, reduce the heat to low. Add all the prepared spring greens and stir-fry gently until they are lightly wilted and coated with the garlic oil. This will soften the greens slightly.
Step 3
When the greens are slightly cooked, turn off the heat for a moment and add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pan. Mix well with the garlic oil and sautéed greens, ensuring the minced garlic is evenly distributed.
Step 4
Return the pan to low heat and continue to stir-fry briefly to finish. Generously season with black pepper according to your preference for added flavor.
Step 5
Peel the oranges and segment them, removing any pith. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Arrange the prepared orange segments and cherry tomatoes attractively over a bed of fresh lettuce. Feel free to customize your salad greens as you like.
Step 6
Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of store-bought salad oil dressing over the prepared salad to add a refreshing zest. Adjust the amount of dressing to your taste.
Step 7
Cook the thin pasta according to package directions, but drain it about 1 minute before the suggested time to ensure it’s al dente. Immediately rinse the cooked pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process, then drain thoroughly in a colander. Drizzle a little olive oil over the drained pasta and toss gently with 1-2 tablespoons of salad dressing. This prevents the pasta from sticking and seasons it lightly.
Step 8
Top the salad with the garlic-oiled spring greens and the seasoned pasta. Finally, sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Gently toss everything together to combine all the ingredients, and your special spring greens cold salad pasta is ready! ♡
Step 9
Plate your delicious spring greens salad pasta beautifully and enjoy!
