Description
Basil Lemon Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh basil and zesty lemon, this pasta salad offers a lighter alternative to traditional cold salads. It’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, making it easy to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound campanelle pasta
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh basil (sliced thin)
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup parmesan (shavings)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a jar, mix white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice; shake well to combine.
- Toss the cooled pasta with the dressing in a large bowl; add pine nuts, black pepper, basil, and parmesan.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg