Description
A bright and zesty pasta salad ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces capellini
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small minced garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Cook capellini for 3–4 minutes until al dente, then drain and plunge into an ice water bath to stop cooking.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and kosher salt in a bowl.
- Toss the cooled pasta with chopped herbs, cherry tomatoes, and reserved pasta water to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later use.
Notes
For a protein boost, you can add cooked shrimp or grilled chicken. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg