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A Lemony Summer Staple: Amy's Pasta Salad

A Lemony Summer Staple: Amy's Pasta Salad
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We asked our amazingly talented friend Amy Holt (@peasthankyou) to create an elevated summer pasta salad. Her take on a classic is healthy, colorful, and absolutely delicious. Read on for what is certain to become a summer dinner party staple.

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Lemon Risotto

[close type="rte"] [open type="ingredients"] [ingredient product="false" text="1/2 medium yellow onion- finely diced"] [ingredient product="false" text="2 cloves garlic- minced"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 c Arborio rice"] [ingredient product="false" text="4 c vegetable stock"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 c frozen peas"] [ingredient product="false" text="1/4 dry white wine"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 lemon- zested"] [ingredient product="false" text="Salt & Pepper"] [ingredient product="true" handle="lucid" title="Brightland LUCID olive oil" text="3 Tbsp of PRODUCT"] [close type="ingredients"] [open type="instructions"] [instruction step="1" text="Heat 1 tbsp Brightland's LUCID in pot. Once hot, add diced onion. Allow to cook until translucent and fragrant, about 2 mins."] [instruction step="2" text="Add minced garlic, took for 30 seconds, add Arborio rice and cook for another 2 mins, until toasted. 3. Add 2 cups vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat to simmer. Cover and allow to cook- stir often to ensure equal cooking. Once liquid is absorbed, add remaining 2 cups, 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until liquid is almost absorbed. This process will take about 20 mins."] [instruction step="3" text="Add dry white wine, frozen peas and1 tbsp Brightland's LUCID. Allow to cook for 3 mins. Grate lemon zest and stir. Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper."] [instruction step="4" text="Take off the heat and set aside."] [close type="instructions"] [open type="rte"]

Broiled Radishes

[close type="rte"] [open type="ingredients"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 bunch radishes- diced"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 c water"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 tbsp lemon juice"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 tsp salt"] [ingredient product="true" handle="lucid" title="Brightland LUCID olive oil" text="1 Tbsp of PRODUCT"] [close type="ingredients"] [open type="instructions"] [instruction step="1" text="Heat a pan with 1 tbsp Lucid olive oil, once hot, add diced radishes."] [instruction step="2" text="Cook on high for about 2 mins until browned up a bit. Add water, lemon juice and salt. Allow to boil for about 4-5 mins until tender. Pour out any remaining water and lay boiled radishes on a paper towel to cool and dry."] [close type="instructions"] [open type="rte"]

Raw Mixture

[close type="rte"] [open type="ingredients"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 handful sugar snap peas"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 watermelon radish -sliced"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 tbsp radicchio- chopped"] [ingredient product="false" text="2 tbsp fresh mint- chopped"] [ingredient product="false" text="2 tbsp fresh dill- chopped"] [ingredient product="false" text="2 tbsp green onion"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 tsp fresh lemon zest"] [ingredient product="false" text="Salt & pepper"] [ingredient product="false" text="1 tbsp parmesan cheese"] [ingredient product="true" handle="lucid" title="Brightland LUCID olive oil" text="1 Tbsp of PRODUCT"] [close type="ingredients"] [open type="instructions"] [instruction step="1" text=" In a large bowl mix together sugar snap peas, watermelon radish, radicchio, mint, dill, green onion, Brightland's LUCID, lemon zest and a pinch of both salt and fresh cracked pepper. Mix well."] [instruction step="2" text="To serve: spoon lemon risotto onto a plate, layer with boiled radish and the raw mixture. Top off with Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Enjoy!"] [close type="instructions"]

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