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Cold Lemon Capellini Salad

Delight in Cold Lemon Capellini Salad for a Zesty Refresh

Enjoy this Cold Lemon Capellini Salad, a refreshing dish with zesty lemon and savory capers, perfect for warm nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces capellini or angel hair pasta gluten-free noodles can be substituted
  • 2 lemons larger lemons can be used for more juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers smaller capers recommended for intense taste
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves can substitute parsley if needed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder can be swapped for fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved for better flavor integration
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin preferred

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Cooking and Combining
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the capellini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically about 2-4 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, zest and juice the lemons, ensuring you have about a quarter cup of juice. Whisk in the olive oil, garlic powder, and a generous pinch of salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, place the cooled capellini pasta. Pour the lemon dressing over the pasta and gently toss to coat. Add in the halved grape tomatoes, capers, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour to let the flavors meld.
  5. Just before serving, gently fold in the fresh basil leaves and add a touch of lemon zest. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad can be prepared a day in advance and is perfect for summer picnics or as a side dish for grilled meats.

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