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Lemon Capellini Salad

Zesty Lemon Capellini Salad Perfect for Any Season

A light and refreshing Lemon Capellini Salad that combines zesty lemons, capellini pasta, and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 218
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Capellini Pasta Substitute with angel hair if needed
  • 2 medium Lemons Use both juice and zest
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Opt for high-quality oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt Can replace with regular salt and fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Optional but recommended
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes Use cherry tomatoes or omit if not a fan
  • 2 tbsp Capers Can swap with green olives
  • 1/4 cup Curly Leaf Parsley Basil is a fantastic alternative

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add capellini pasta, and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  3. Combine the ingredients: Add cooled pasta to the dressing, toss, then fold in tomatoes and capers.
  4. Add freshness: Mix in chopped parsley and lemon zest.
  5. Serve or chill: Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days and is perfect for meal prep. Opt for high-quality ingredients to enhance flavors.

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