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Lemon Capellini Salad Recipe

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This vibrant Lemon Capellini Salad is a fresh and light pasta dish featuring delicate angel hair pasta tossed with zesty lemon juice, capers, juicy tomatoes, and a hint of garlic salt. Perfect for a quick lunch or a refreshing side dish, it combines bright citrus flavors with a touch of olive oil and fresh parsley for an easy, no-fuss meal.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 oz capellini pasta (or angel hair pasta)

Dressing and Mix-ins

  • 2 medium lemons (juice of 2 lemons + 1 tsp lemon zest)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes (seeds removed)
  • 3 tbsp capers (drained)
  • 1 tbsp curly leaf parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the capellini pasta. Cook until tender, which should be just a few minutes due to the thinness of the pasta. Drain the pasta and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the dressing: While the pasta is cooking, combine the juice of 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl. Whisk these ingredients thoroughly until well emulsified.
  3. Toss the salad: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Then incorporate the ½ cup of diced tomatoes (with seeds removed) and 3 tablespoons of drained capers. Toss gently to coat everything evenly with the dressing.
  4. Add fresh herbs: Finally, stir in 1 tablespoon of finely chopped curly leaf parsley for a fresh flavor and give the salad one last gentle toss to mix all ingredients well.
  5. Serve or chill: The Lemon Capellini Salad can be served immediately at room temperature, or you can cover and chill it in the refrigerator until ready to serve for a cold refreshing pasta salad.

Notes

  • Seed the tomatoes to prevent excess moisture and sogginess in the salad.
  • Rinsing the pasta with cool water stops the cooking and keeps the strands from sticking together.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic salt and black pepper to taste based on your preference.
  • This salad tastes great both freshly made or chilled for a couple of hours.
  • For a dairy-free and vegetarian option, this salad is naturally suitable as is.

Keywords: Lemon Capellini Salad, angel hair pasta salad, lemon pasta salad, Mediterranean pasta, light pasta dish, capers and tomato pasta

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