Ingredients
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- 8 oz capellini pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the capellini in a large pot of salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and basil.
- Gently fold in the cooled capellini and drizzle with the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg