Lemon Pasta Salad
Lemon pasta salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines zesty lemon flavor with hearty pasta and crisp vegetables. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual family dinners, this easy-to-make salad bursts with freshness, making every bite a delightful experience. Versatile enough for customization, you can add your favorite ingredients to enhance the flavor profile and create a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber; slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and dressing. Toss gently to mix.
- Add torn basil leaves and toss again.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg