Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large lemon; 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 c. slivered almonds; 3 c. sliced leeks; 3 Tbsp. capers, drained; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 8 oz. (3.5 c.) bow tie macaroni

Servings: persons

1
Cut bell peppers into strips and saute in lightly oiled skillet.
2
Remove and add almonds, stirring over high heat 30 seconds.
3
Remove peel from lemon using grater and set aside.
4
Cut off white pith; discard.
5
Cut lemon into 1/4-inch slices.
6
Into hot oiled skillet, add leeks, lemon peel, lemon slices, capers, salt and pepper.
7
Stir and toss until vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove from heat and discard lemon slices.
8
Stir in almond and bell pepper slices.
9
Cover and refrigerate.
10
Cook pasta; drain and rinse in cold water.
11
Combine with veggies.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large lemon, 1/4 c. olive oil, 1 c. slivered almonds, 3 c. sliced leeks, and more.

Yes, Lemon Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lemon Pasta Salad

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