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Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad

Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad That Shines at Summer Gatherings

This Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad is a refreshing and easy summer side dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 26 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Tri-colored Rotini or penne/fusilli as alternatives
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing or homemade for freshness
  • 2 lemons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, freshly grated is best
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley can swap with basil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or fresh chopped onion
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes sweet and juicy
  • 1 cup Thinly Sliced Bell Peppers any variety
  • 1 cup Blanched Green Beans

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 10-11 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
  3. Fold the cooled pasta into the dressing mixture, ensuring even coating.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours to meld flavors.
  5. Gently stir before serving and garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, prepare ahead of time and use fresh ingredients.

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