Ingredients
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- 8 oz capellini pasta
- 2 medium fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the capellini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the warm capellini to the bowl along with cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Toss gently until well combined.
- Stir in torn basil leaves and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes for a chilled option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg