Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill
Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill is a great make-ahead dish for gatherings such as barbecues and picnics.
I’ve been dreaming up side dishes, isn’t that weird?
Usually if I’m dreaming about food, the dreams involve chocolate or steak. But lately, all I can think about are quick and intriguing side dishes that are easy to throw in a picnic basket or pair with a main course, straight off the grill.
It must be the weather.
Warm weather effects people in different ways. It makes me want more green on my plate, whether in salad-form or something like this pasta with peas.
In this Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill, what really sets off the dish is the sprinkling of chopped smoked almonds. The crunch and smoky essence of the almonds, against the sweetness of the peas, and the herby mix of dill and green onions, makes a diva of a side dish. This Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill screams to be the center of attention. So much so, that it makes a marvelous vegetarian main course!
My only cooking note for this Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill dish is that the almonds make the most impact when they are added at the last minute and sprinkled on top, not mixed in.
That way, they stay crisp. Enjoy!
Easy Spring Side Dishes:
Prosciutto and Edamame Pasta with Lemon Glaze
Faro Salad with Roasted Veggies ~ My Kitchen in the Rockies
Green Beans with Balsamic Vinaigrette ~ Namely Marly
Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes ~ Jeanette’s Healthy Living
Pasta with Peas Smoked Almonds and Dill
Ingredients
- 16 ounce small dry pasta such as ditalini or macaroni
- 10 ounce fresh or frozen sweet peas
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill
- 1 cup chopped green onion
- 1 cup chopped smoked almonds
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cooking the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Two minutes before it's ready, add the peas to the boiling water. Once the peas have warmed through, drain the pasta and peas. Pour the pasta with peas into a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, and oil together in a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour the dressing over the pasta and mix well.
- Add the dill and green onions and toss. When ready to serve, sprinkle with smoked almonds.
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Looks simple, fresh and wonderfully tasty!
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Made this yesterday for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! It’s pretty, tasty, the smoked almonds give it a nice crunch, it’s easy to make, holds up well, and I’ll definitely be making it again. Thanks for the recipe!
Made this a day ahead and had great success with this salad at a party. I brought home an empty bowl. Thanks for a yummy, new, and bright salad.
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I need a pasta dish like this to brighten my day! those smoked almonds sound delicious!
I made this and brought it to a backyard party. It was outstanding! Definitely one of the best things I have brought anywhere.
I am in love with every single flavor and ingredient in this. I am going to pick some dill from my garden tomorrow morning and make this for lunch!
What a spring-y. Dish. So pretty. What a great version of Pasta and Peas.
This looks delicious! I love smoked almond idea!
my girls love ditalini!! thank you for sharing!
This is my kind of a pasta salad. Looks so pretty, and sounds delicious. Perfect for a BBQ, picnic, or just a weeknight dinner!
Wow! Summer on a (very elegant) platter! This is such a pretty dish. It’s brightened my day already and I haven’t even tasted it yet!
Peas have just come into season here, now I know just what to do with them. This dish looks lovely, very spring like!
Yum! I love dill and this is a great, light pasta dish!
colourful dish