Description
Lemon parmesan pasta salad is a simple cold pasta salad made with short pasta, vegetables, a light lemon vinaigrette, and a generous sprinkle of grated parmesan.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red 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 pasta in salted water until al dente, drain, and cool.
2. In a bowl, 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 lemon dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
5. Stir in grated parmesan cheese and serve chilled.
Notes
Freshly grated parmesan has the best flavor.
This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
Serve within the day for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg