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Basil Lemon Pasta Salad

Basil Lemon Pasta Salad: A Bright and Fresh Summer Side

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A refreshingly easy Basil Lemon Pasta Salad. This spring and summer pasta salad recipe is a lighter alternative to traditional pasta salads and easy to take to get togethers.

  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (campanelle shown)
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 cracks black pepper or to taste
  • â…“ cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup parmesan shavings
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced thin

Instructions

  1. In a large pot of salty water, bring noodles to a boil and prepare al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to shock pasta.
  2. Meanwhile, combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice in a jar and shake well.
  3. In a large bowl toss pasta with dressing and pine nuts. Add fresh cracked pepper, basil and parmesan flakes.
  4. Refrigerate 2+ hours before serving.

Notes

  • Pasta: Use your choice of noodle – bow tie, cavatappi, fusilli, or penne also work well.
  • Oil: Substitute canola oil if desired.
  • Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed or bottled from the produce section.
  • Black Pepper: Thick flakes from a grinder give the best flavor and texture.
  • Pine Nuts: Walnuts or almonds can be used as alternatives.
  • Tips: Cook pasta al dente to avoid mushy texture. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Allow pasta to cool before adding other ingredients. Chill the salad 2+ hours for best flavor.
  • Storage: Refrigerate covered up to 2 days.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boil
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian