Description
A light and refreshing lemon-infused pasta salad with capellini, olive oil, briny capers, cherry tomatoes, and citrus zest. This Mediterranean-inspired dish balances acidity and richness for an elegant, no-cook-ready meal.
Ingredients
225 g capellini (angel hair pasta)
2 lemons, juiced and zested
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil
Cook capellini 2 minutes less than package instructions until al dente
Transfer to a colander, rinse with cold water to stop cooking
Toss pasta with lemon zest and juice, olive oil, capers, garlic, red onion, and cherry tomatoes
Season with salt and black pepper to taste
Let sit 5-10 minutes for flavors to meld
Notes
Spaghettini can substitute capellini
Use organic lemons for optimal citrus aroma
Add handful of baby spinach or arugula for extra greens
Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 3
- Category: Recettes de Pâtes Faciles et Rapides Maison
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg