Lemony Leeks And Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Lemony Leeks And Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large lemon; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup slivered almonds; 3 cups cleaned, sliced leeks; 3 tbsp. drained capers; 1 red pepper, roasted,; cut into strips; 1 yellow pepper,roasted,; cut into strips; 8 oz. uncooked bow tie pasta

Servings: persons

1 large lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup slivered almonds
3 cups cleaned, sliced leeks
3 tbsp. drained capers
1 red pepper, roasted,
cut into strips
1 yellow pepper,roasted,
cut into strips
8 oz. uncooked bow tie pasta

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1. Grate lemon, set aside, cut off white pith & discard. Cut lemon into 1/4 inch slices and set aside.
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2. Heat oil in large skillet. Add almonds and cook over high heat until light brown (30 sec). Whth slotted spoon, remove almonds.
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3. Add leeks, lemon slices, lemon peel, and capers to pan. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Cook and stir about 1 minute, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Remove from heat. Remove and discard lemon slices.
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4. Stir in red and yellow pepper slices and almonds.
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5. Chill
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6. Cook pasta to desired doneness. Rinse and drain.
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7. In large bowl, combine pasta and vegetable mixture and toss gently.
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8. Serve on beds of greens

573

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup olive oil, 1 cup slivered almonds, 3 cups cleaned, sliced leeks, and more.

Yes, Lemony Leeks And 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.

Lemony Leeks And Pasta Salad

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