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Lemon Capellini Salad

Zesty Lemon Capellini Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite

Enjoy a refreshing Lemon Capellini Salad, bursting with vibrant flavors, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Capellini Pasta substitute with angel hair if needed
  • 2 each Lemons juice of 2 lemons and zest of 1
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Tomatoes seedless, diced
  • 2 tbsp Capers
  • 1 handful Curly Leaf Parsley optional but recommended
For Serving
  • 1 each Chilled Serving Option letting the salad chill enhances its refreshing qualities
  • 4 oz Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken optional pairing

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Lemon Capellini Salad
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes until al dente, drain, and rinse with cool water.
  2. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and whisk until emulsified.
  3. Add cooled capellini to the dressing, then stir in tomatoes and capers, tossing to coat.
  4. Add chopped parsley and lemon zest, tossing everything together until well mixed.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for better flavor melding. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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