Description
Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad is a fresh and tasty dish that combines zesty lemon and savory Parmesan cheese with pasta, making it perfect for any occasion.
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, which typically takes about 10 to 11 minutes.
- After cooking, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down quickly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the Italian dressing, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing mixture and stir well to coat the pasta evenly.
- You can serve the pasta salad right away, but it’s best to chill it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
- Be sure to give it a good stir before serving after it has been stored.
Notes
For added protein, consider mixing in some cooked chicken or chickpeas. Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta salad, lemon, Parmesan, side dish, vegetarian