Description
Basil Lemon Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of spring and summer. This easy-to-make salad features a delightful combination of fresh basil, zesty lemon, and nutty pine nuts, all tossed with al dente pasta for a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound campanelle pasta
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese shavings
- ¼ cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a jar, combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice. Shake well.
- Toss cooled pasta with dressing, pine nuts, cracked pepper, basil, and Parmesan in a large bowl.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking/Preparation
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg