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Lemon Capellini Salad

Refreshing Lemon Capellini Salad for Sunny Days Ahead

This Lemon Capellini Salad is a light, bright, and flavorful dish perfect for sunny days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Capellini Pasta Substitute with angel hair if capellini is unavailable.
  • 2 medium Lemons Use fresh lemons for optimal flavor.
  • 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with light olive oil for a milder taste.
  • 1.5 tsp Garlic Salt Use regular salt and minced garlic if preferred.
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground pepper is recommended for better flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Diced Tomatoes Substitute with halved cherry tomatoes for sweetness.
  • 3 tbsp Capers Omit if not preferred or substitute with olives.
  • 1 tbsp Curly Leaf Parsley Can be replaced with basil or omitted.
For Added Flavor
  • 1 lemon Lemon Zest Always use fresh zest for the best flavor experience.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully add the capellini pasta and cook for about 5 minutes until it is al dente, then drain and rinse under cool running water.
  2. While the pasta cools, whisk together the juice of both lemons, extra virgin olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl until well blended.
  3. Once the pasta has cooled, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the prepared lemon dressing over the pasta and gently toss to combine.
  4. Fold in the diced tomatoes and capers into the mixture, stirring gently until evenly distributed.
  5. Fold in the finely chopped parsley and lemon zest into the salad, then toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days, tossing before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe, juicy tomatoes and freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor. Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the taste.

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