Lemon Pasta Salad Recipes

NEELY'S LEMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse. Set aside.
• In another large pot of boiling salted water, add the asparagus and blanch until bright green and slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or a spider and shock in icy cold water. Remove from the water and dry well.
• Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut into bite-size pieces on the bias.
• Whisk together the mustard, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Combine the reserved asparagus and pasta in a large serving bowl. Add the tomatoes, dill, peas, feta, and the mustard dressing. Toss with tongs to coat the salad well. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.

LEMON BASIL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way with water and place over high heat. Add plenty of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool down.
• Put the pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Toss well and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

LEMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to package directions; drain, rinse in cold water, drain again and place in a large bowl.
• Whisk oil, lemon juice, mustard, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add chopped peppers, feta, scallions, and tomatoes to the pasta.
• Pour dressing over and toss.
• Add basil and parsley and toss.
• Season with salt & pepper.

MARSHALL FIELD'S LEMON PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, combine the lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
• Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl. Pour lemon oil mixture over warm pasta. Toss cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Stir in the tomatoes, fresh basil, cheese and dried basil. Cover and refrigerate for an additional hour.

LEMON MINT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes or until al dente; drain but no need to cool. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the lemon yogurt, mayonnaise, mint, green onion, grapes, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the pasta evenly and distribute the grapes. This can be served warm or cold, but I prefer it cold during the summer because it makes such a refreshing treat.