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Lemon Capellini Salad Recipe

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This refreshing Lemon Capellini Salad features delicate angel hair pasta tossed in a zesty lemon dressing with juicy tomatoes, briny capers, and fresh parsley. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, it combines bright citrus flavors with simple, wholesome ingredients for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 oz capellini pasta (or angel hair pasta)

Dressing

  • Juice of 2 medium lemons
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Salad Mix-ins

  • ½ cup diced tomatoes (seeds removed)
  • 3 tbsp capers (drained)
  • 1 tbsp curly leaf parsley (finely chopped)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the capellini pasta until tender, which typically takes around 3-4 minutes due to its thinness. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cool water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of 2 lemons, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, garlic salt, and black pepper until well combined, forming a bright and flavorful dressing base.
  3. Toss salad: Add the cooled pasta, diced tomatoes, and drained capers into the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat the pasta and ingredients evenly with the lemony dressing.
  4. Add parsley and serve: Stir in the finely chopped curly leaf parsley for a fresh herbal note. Toss once more and serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve for a refreshing cold pasta salad.

Notes

  • Remove tomato seeds to prevent excess moisture and sogginess in the salad.
  • Rinsing pasta after cooking is essential to stop further cooking and to keep the pasta strands separate.
  • Capers add a nice salty, tangy flavor—rinse if you prefer less saltiness.
  • This salad can be served immediately or chilled for up to 24 hours; the flavors will deepen when chilled.
  • For a vegan option, this recipe is naturally vegan as written, containing no animal products.

Keywords: Lemon Capellini Salad, Angel Hair Pasta Salad, Lemon Pasta Salad, Mediterranean Pasta Salad, Capers Pasta Salad, Easy Pasta Salad

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