Lemon Herb Pasta Salad
A bright chilled pasta salad with crisp vegetables, feta, fresh herbs, and a lemon-garlic dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in the allocated salt.
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Step 2
Add the pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
Drain the pasta thoroughly, transfer it to the large mixing bowl, and let it cool for 10 minutes.
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Step 4
Mince the garlic. Whisk it with the lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, remaining salt, and black pepper until combined.
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Step 5
Halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion. Add the vegetables to the cooled pasta.
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Step 6
Pour the prepared lemon dressing over the pasta and vegetables, then toss until evenly coated.
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Step 7
Chop the parsley and dill, crumble the feta, and gently fold them into the salad.
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Step 8
Cover and refrigerate the salad before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash and dry the vegetables and herbs before preparation. Refrigerate the finished salad within 2 hours, keep it at 4°C or colder, and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Cooked pasta and feta require controlled refrigeration.
- Raw vegetables and herbs can carry surface contamination.