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Lemon Capellini Salad

Zesty Lemon Capellini Salad to Brighten Your Day

Enjoy a refreshing Lemon Capellini Salad bursting with zesty lemon flavor, vibrant tomatoes, and tangy capers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 218

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Capellini Pasta or angel hair pasta as a substitute
  • 2 Lemons juiced, plus zest of 1 lemon
  • 5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes remove seeds for cleaner texture
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
  • 2 tablespoons Curly Leaf Parsley optional but recommended for freshness
For Extra Texture
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest for added flavor

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the capellini pasta and cook for about 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it under cool water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the juice of 2 medium lemons, 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Whisk until the dressing is fully emulsified.
  3. Add the cooled capellini pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Incorporate 1 cup of diced tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of capers. Gently toss everything together with a spatula.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped curly leaf parsley and the zest of 1 lemon to the pasta mixture. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Let your Lemon Capellini Salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Toss the salad again just before serving to redistribute the dressing and enhance flavor.

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