Lemon Parmesan Pasta Salad
A bright, creamy, and tangy pasta salad that’s quick to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 (10 to 11 minutes). Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it off. Be sure to drain it really well.
- Mix the dressing, lemon juice, cheese, parsley, and seasonings in a large bowl. Add the pasta and stir to coat it in the dressing.
- Serve it right away, or chill it for a couple of hours for better flavor.
Notes
For a lighter meal, serve with a simple cucumber salad or fresh vegetable plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, lemon pasta, quick side dish, vegetarian pasta, summer salad
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