Description
Enjoy a delightful taste of summer with this refreshing Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad. Bursting with zesty flavors from fresh lemon and basil, this vibrant dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch. With colorful vegetables and nutty parmesan mixed in, it’s easy to prepare and customize with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a meal at home, this pasta salad will brighten your table and tantalize your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta mixture.
- Add chopped basil and grated parmesan to the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg