Lemon Capellini Salad
Brighten up your meal time with this delightful Lemon Capellini Salad. Perfect for warm weather, this refreshing dish combines al dente capellini pasta with juicy tomatoes and zesty lemon dressing, creating a burst of flavor that’s sure to impress family and friends. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings. The addition of capers adds a briny kick, while fresh parsley brings a pop of color and freshness. Enjoy it right away or let it chill in the fridge for enhanced flavors—either way, it’s a quick and easy meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz capellini pasta
- 2 medium lemons (juice + 1 tsp zest)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp garlic salt
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (seeds removed)
- 3 tbsp capers (drained)
- 1 tbsp finely chopped curly leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cook the capellini pasta in salted boiling water until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water to prevent further cooking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta, diced tomatoes, and capers to the bowl. Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Stir in chopped parsley before serving or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (160g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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