Description
A refreshing pasta salad with bright, tangy flavors and a creamy texture, perfect for summer cookouts or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions for 10–11 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water. Allow it to drain well.
- Mix together the dressing, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a large bowl.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and stir until fully coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately or chill for a couple of hours to let the flavors develop.
- If you chilled the salad, stir well before serving.
Notes
For a nice presentation, garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, lemon, creamy, summer, side dish, picnic