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Lemon Capellini Salad

Zesty Lemon Capellini Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite

Lemon Capellini Salad is a refreshing dish that combines delicate capellini pasta, zesty lemon, juicy tomatoes, and piquant capers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Capellini Pasta Angel hair can be a great substitute.
  • 2 pieces Lemons Fresh lemon juice and zest.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest For extra zing.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality olive oil recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt Can substitute with regular salt and minced garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is more flavorful.
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Remove seeds to prevent watery salad.
  • 2 tablespoons Capers Chopped olives can be a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Curly Leaf Parsley Can substitute with flat-leaf parsley or omit.
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Optional Feta Cheese Crumbled for creamy richness.
  • 1 cup Optional Diced Cucumber or Bell Peppers For extra crunch.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the capellini pasta and cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender yet al dente. Drain and rinse under cool running water to halt cooking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Once the pasta is cooled, add it to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold in the diced tomatoes and capers.
  4. Add the chopped parsley and lemon zest to the mixture and toss lightly to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the salad to chill before serving. If the salad is slightly dry after storage, add a splash of olive oil or more lemon juice.

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