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easy cold lemon pasta salad for summer cookouts

Easy Cold Lemon Pasta Salad for Summer Cookouts – Refreshing & Delicious

This refreshing easy cold lemon pasta salad is perfect for summer cookouts. Toss with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a zesty lemon dressing for a tasty treat!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz (225 g) fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Add feta cheese on top and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Feel free to add grilled chicken for extra protein.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance for easy meal prep.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg

Keywords: easy cold lemon pasta salad, summer cookouts, refreshing salad