Lemon Capellini Pasta Salad

Published Date: September 12, 2020 | Last Updated: March 20, 2023
This pasta is so light and fresh and yummy! You will love it. And it’s awesome served with shrimp!
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This pasta is so light and fresh and yummy! You will love it. And it’s awesome served with shrimp!

 

 

Lemon Capellini Pasta Salad

A fun, fresh, and zesty pasta salad! You will love this cool combination of flavors. Hint: really good with shrimp!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound (usually 1/2 box) thin spaghetti or Angel Hair pasta cooked to Al Dente
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 15-20 basil leaves
  • 1 large tomato, diced, or a handful of sweet cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or the juice from one lemon)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic powder

Instructions

  • Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Pour the desired amount over pasta. Then top with the parmesan, tomatoes, and capers. Stir to combine. This is best served cold, so if you have time, refrigerate it for about an hour. Add basil right before serving.

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  1. 5 stars
    I love this salad. I used to buy it at the grocery store ready made until I made it myself one day, and it tasted just as good as the store made. It’s easy, and I can add whatever I want 🥰

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