Herby Pea & Lemon Pasta Salad
Updated Apr 16, 2026, Published Apr 28, 2020
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Light, Fresh & Perfect for Warm Weather
This is one of those recipes I find myself making on repeat as soon as the weather starts to warm up. My favorite dish for spring and summer gatherings is this Herby Pea & Lemon Pasta Salad.
It’s bright, herby, and full of that fresh lemony flavor that just feels like spring and summer. And the best part? It’s incredibly simple, nothing complicated, just really good ingredients coming together in the best way.
If you’re looking for a pasta salad that’s not heavy or overly creamy, this one is such a nice change of pace.
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Why I Love This Pasta Salad
I’ve made a lot of pasta salads over the years, and this one stands out because it’s so light and refreshing.
Instead of a mayo-based dressing, you get a simple lemon vinaigrette that keeps everything feeling fresh and vibrant. Combined with sweet peas and lots of herbs, it’s the kind of dish that works just as well for lunch as it does for a BBQ side.
It’s:
- Gluten-free and easy to customize
- Quick to make (about 25 minutes total)
- Packed with fresh herbs and bright citrus flavor
- Perfect for meal prep, picnics, and potlucks
What Makes This Recipe So Good
Let’s talk about the flavor combination, because it really works.
You’ve got:
- Sweet peas that add little bursts of freshness
- Tender pasta that soaks up all that lemony dressing
- Fresh herbs like parsley and dill that make everything taste garden-fresh
- Green onions for just a little bite
And then there’s the lemon vinaigrette—it’s simple but ties everything together with that perfect balance of tangy and smooth.
It’s one of those dishes that tastes clean and bright, but still satisfying.
What You’ll Need
Here’s a quick look at what goes into this fresh, herby pasta salad:
For the salad:
- Gluten-free pasta
- Green beans
- Fresh peas
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh dill
- Green onions
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the lemon vinaigrette:
- Fresh lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
Herby Pea & Lemon Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 5 cups gluten-free pasta*
- Kosher or fine sea salt, – to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup green beans, – chopped
- 1 cup fresh peas
- ⅓ cup parsley, – chopped
- ⅓ cup dill, – chopped
- 4 green onions, – sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper, – to taste
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, – finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and pour in pasta. Cook until just al dente (pasta will continue to cook as it cools).
- Strain pasta and rinse with cold water. Place back in pot, drizzle with olive oil and stir gently. Cover with a tea towel and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chopped green beans, peas, parsley, dill, and green onion. Add cooked pasta.
- Prepare vinaigrette in a small bowl by whisking together all the dressing ingredients.
- Pour vinaigrette over pasta salad and mix gently to combine. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
