Summer Pasta Salad

Sometimes the most delicious pasta dishes are the simplest ones to make, and that happens to be the case with this summery salad flavored with citrus and scallions. For extra protein, add cooked chicken or shrimp.

Pasta salad with Parmesan and scallions

Ingredients

2 lemons
⅓ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch scallions, finely sliced
1 pound pasta (any shape, either white or whole wheat)
Pasteurized Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly rinse fresh produce under warm running water for 20 seconds. Scrub to remove excess dirt.
  2. Finely grate the zest of 1 lemon and set aside. Juice both lemons into a large bowl, then whisk in olive oil. Add zest, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Add scallions and whisk to combine.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions. When cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to cool down.
  4. Add cooled pasta to the large bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
  5. Let stand in refrigerator for up to two hours. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Yield

Serves 4

Prep time

10 minutes

Cook time

25 minutes

Total time

155 minutes

Nutrition

Calories
320 calories
Carbohydrates
36g
Fat
19g
Fiber
4g
Protein
7g
Saturated fat
3g
Sodium
250mg
Sugar
3g