Name: Honey Dijon Asparagus Pasta Salad
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 oz organic durum wheat pasta (I used gemelli); 1 cup asparagus (trimmed and sliced (about 6 spears)); 1 cup peas (shelled or frozen); 5-6 good-sized radishes (trimmed and sliced); 1 stalk celery (trimmed and sliced); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; More herbs to garnish as desired; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 heaping teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon liquid honey

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Last updated on April 26th, 2026

A fresh and creamy make-ahead summertime side, this Honey Dijon Asparagus Pasta Salad is a delicious addition to picnics and barbecues and doubles as a light but satisfying lunch or dinner!

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this Honey Dijon Asparagus Pasta Salad

Organic durum wheat pasta (I used gemelli)
Asparagus, trimmed and sliced
Peas, shelled or frozen
5-6 good-sized radishes
1 stalk celery
Fresh dill
Fresh chives
Mayonnaise
Grainy Dijon mustard
Liquid honey
More herbs to garnish as desired

Honey Dijon Asparagus Pasta Salad Ingredients in a Mixing Bowl

How to choose asparagus

When harvesting or purchasing asparagus, you’ll want to look for stalks that are plump and firm (not limp or wilted) with tips that are tightly closed. Ideally you will find them stored in bunches standing upright in cold water. They should be richly green in colour with stalk bottoms fading to white. To trim, cut the tougher part of the stalk just where it turns from white to green.

How to make this Asparagus Pasta Salad in 5 steps

Cook your pasta.
Optional: Steam the asparagus and peas if you prefer not to eat them raw.
Toss together veggies and pasta.
Add dressing ingredients and stir.
Chill and serve!

Made with with lots of tender young peas, zesty radishes, fresh dill and garden chives, this Asparagus Pasta Salad is then finished with a simple, 3-ingredient honey Dijon dressing that you’re going to want to put on EVERYTHING.

Herby and so creamy, we love to serve it alongside this Honey Garlic Grilled Chicken, a loaf of my Rosemary & Roasted Garlic Artisan Bread or even with just a big, fresh green salad. The perfect summer side!

Try this Chickpea Tuna Salad with Green Olives or this Perfectly Grilled Asparagus recipe next.

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Honey Dijon Asparagus Pasta Salad. - harvestandnourish.com

Equipment

Measuring set
Cutting board
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

8 oz organic durum wheat pasta (I used gemelli)
1 cup asparagus trimmed and sliced (about 6 spears)
1 cup peas shelled or frozen
5-6 good-sized radishes trimmed and sliced
1 stalk celery trimmed and sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
More herbs to garnish as desired

Dressing

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 heaping teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid honey

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool.
Optional: While the pasta is cooking, steam asparagus and peas with 2 tsp filtered water in the microwave for 1 minute turning halfway through. Drain water and let cool.
Once the pasta has cooled, add asparagus, peas, radishes, celery, dill and chives to bowl and toss together. Spoon in mayo, honey and mustard and continue stirring until pasta and vegetables are well-coated.
Transfer salad to serving platter and garnish with more fresh herbs as desired. Serve chilled.