Back in January, I attended the annual ‘Soup Swap’ that my friend Kate hosts each year. After the soup swap, we each share what soups we have tried, loved etc. in a closed Facebook group.
A particular post by Kate jumped out at me as she shared that she is a bit obsessed with topping her soup with salad! Ever since I read that, it has stuck on my mind therefore, I decided to try it out.
One day last week my husband was going to take his parents to an appointment in Boston so I wanted to make him a nice lunch before he left for a long day. I made a quick and easy pasta and vegetable dish and then topped it with a salad.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound whole grain linguini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 red pepper, sliced
1/3 sweet onion, sliced
3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1 small head of romaine lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup crumbled feta
a handful fresh parsley, chopped
a few tablespoons of grated Parmesan
freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Boil Linguini according to box directions.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red pepper and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add the onion and garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes. Toss in the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. If you think you will want more sauce/moisture, add some chicken broth or even pasta water.
4. Drain the linguini and toss into the skillet and toss well. Plate the linguini and vegetables and top with a handful of lettuce, some feta, parsley, Parmesan and pepper.
Do you top any of your meals with lettuce?
JulieD says
I love this! This is so clever pairing pasta with salad greens. It looks amazing!
Sheena says
Oh my goodness, this looks sooo yummy!
Jennifer says
Thank You sweetness! Hope you are feeling well Mommy.
Jennifer says
What a great idea. I love combining cold fresh ingredients with hot ones. Sounds perfect for springtime.
Crystal @ A Lovin' Forkful says
I really love the combination you have here. A great recipe for the warmer days ahead.
jodi says
Love this! I put salad on top of pizza, steak, you name it. I love the crisp bite and fresh flavors. I’ll definitely try your version of linguine.
Chez Us - Denise says
Jennifer, I love this idea. We are on the look-out for heart healthy meals, as we are making some diet changes over here at Chez Us. This is perfect for our list of must-makes. I really like the idea of romaine lettuce; probably adds a really nice crunch to the dish. Genius!
The Lady and The Pig says
Love this. I always put my salad right on top of my pasta. I’ve always thought this was normal, haha! Thank you for sharing!
Cookin' Canuck says
This is a great idea, Jen! I’ll bet the romaine gives the whole dish a freshness that is perfect for springtime.
Cassie says
This is absolutely my kind of pasta dish. We live on meals like this, especially this time of year. I love the flavors and veggies that you added!