Description
A refreshing lemon capellini salad perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz capellini pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook capellini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Add cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
- Toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust lemon juice to your taste preference.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Lemon Capellini Salad, Pasta Salad, Mediterranean Salad