Summer Garden Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Summer Garden Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbs. plus 1/4 cup olive oil; 9 oz. fresh angel hair pasta; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard; 1 tsp. sugar, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 medium-sized tomatoes ( 3/4 lb.), cut into eighths; 1 zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 yellow summer squash, diced; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced; 1 oz. fresh basil, julienned; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 4 oz. crumbled gorgonzola cheese; 3 Tbs. capers, drained

Servings: persons

2 Tbs. plus 1/4 cup olive oil
9 oz. fresh angel hair pasta
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. sugar, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 medium-sized tomatoes ( 3/4 lb.), cut into eighths
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 yellow summer squash, diced
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 oz. fresh basil, julienned
1/2 cup chopped parsley
4 oz. crumbled gorgonzola cheese
3 Tbs. capers, drained

1
Fill large saucepan with water and 2 tablespoons olive oil, and bring to a boil.
2
Cook pasta for about 3 minutes, or according to package directions.
3
Drain, rinse under cold water briefly and set aside.
4
Combine remaining olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, sugar, and salt and pepper in large bowl, beating well.
5
Add pasta while still warm to oil mixture, and toss to combine well.
6
Set aside.
7
Place tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, scallions, basil, parsley, gorgonzola and capers in salad bowl, and toss.
8
Add to dressed pasta, and toss again before serving, making sure vegetables are well distributed.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbs. plus 1/4 cup olive oil, 9 oz. fresh angel hair pasta, 1 tsp. grated lemon zest, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Summer Garden 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Garden Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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