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Lemon Capellini Salad

Zesty Lemon Capellini Salad for a Refreshing Bite

Experience the refreshing taste of Lemon Capellini Salad, a perfect summer dish that combines delicate pasta with zesty dressing and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Capellini Pasta Substitution: Angel hair pasta can be used if unavailable.
  • 2 whole Lemons Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Quality oil enhances taste.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt Can be substituted with regular salt and garlic powder.
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 2 cups Diced Tomatoes Use seedless varieties for better consistency.
  • 2 tbsp Capers If disliked, substitute with a splash of vinegar.
  • 1/4 cup Curly Leaf Parsley Optional; could be replaced with fresh basil.
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Use a microplane for fine zesting.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the capellini pasta and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the juice of two fresh lemons, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  3. Add the cooled capellini pasta, diced tomatoes, and capers to the mixing bowl. Gently toss all the ingredients together until the pasta is well coated.
  4. Stir in the chopped curly leaf parsley and lemon zest, mixing until evenly distributed.
  5. You can serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days, making it great for meal prep. Always use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor.

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