Description
Discover the perfect dish for your spring and summer gatherings: Basil Lemon Pasta Salad. This vibrant, refreshing salad combines the zesty flavors of lemon and the aromatic goodness of fresh basil, making it an ideal side for picnics, barbecues, or potlucks. With just 5 minutes of preparation, this light and flavorful pasta salad is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to pair with grilled meats or be enjoyed on its own. Chill it for a couple of hours before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully. Enjoy a burst of freshness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (campanelle or your choice)
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (shavings)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (thinly sliced)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Mix white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice in a jar; shake well to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with dressing and pine nuts; toss gently.
- Add black pepper, basil, and parmesan; toss again.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg