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Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad

Zesty Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad for Sunny Days

This Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad combines rotini pasta, Parmesan cheese, and lemon for a refreshing summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Feel free to swap with penne or fusilli if you prefer.
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing Choose your favorite pre-made brand for convenience.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Avoid block cheese for better mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can be substituted with basil or thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for 10-11 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Italian dressing, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Add garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Whisk until well integrated.
  3. Add the cooled rotini pasta to the dressing mixture and gently stir until well-coated.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow to chill before serving and always use fresh ingredients.

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