Description
Cold lemon farfalle pasta salad with parmesan is a simple, elegant cold pasta salad made with bowtie pasta, vegetables, a light lemon vinaigrette, and grated parmesan.
Ingredients
12 oz farfalle pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook farfalle in salted water until al dente, then drain and cool.
2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
5. Add grated parmesan and mix gently, then chill before serving.
Notes
Serve this salad cold for the best texture and flavor.
You can add fresh basil or oregano if desired.
Perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg