Lemon Capellini Salad
Lemon Capellini Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings a burst of flavor to your table. Perfect for summer gatherings, this easy-to-make salad features delicate capellini pasta tossed with juicy tomatoes, briny capers, and a zesty lemon dressing that brightens every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz capellini pasta
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- 3 tbsp capers
- 2 medium lemons (juice + zest)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp curly leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cook the capellini pasta in salted boiling water until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, diced tomatoes, and capers to the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Stir in the chopped parsley before serving. Chill in the fridge if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://sweetdreamskitchen.com/lemon-capellini-salad/