A light, refreshing pasta salad packed with fresh summer vegetables and a zesty lemon-dill vinaigrette. It's the perfect dish for a picnic or potluck.
Refreshing Zucchini Pasta Salad
A light, refreshing pasta salad packed with fresh summer vegetables and a zesty lemon-dill vinaigrette. It’s the perfect dish for a picnic or potluck.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- medium bowl
- pot
- strainer
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 medium yellow squash diced
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 bell pepper any color, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp. dried dill weed
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer’s directions.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to cool it down and prevent sticking.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and stir to coat.
- Add the zucchini, squash, tomato, and bell pepper to the pasta and stir.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, dill weed, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the pasta and vegetables and stir to mix everything well.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
A crisp, dry white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc or a light Rosé would complement the fresh vegetables and the zesty lemon dressing. Summary
This vibrant pasta salad is a refreshing twist on a classic. It’s simple to prepare and combines tender pasta with crisp vegetables, all brought together by a tangy, herb-infused dressing.
A crisp, dry white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc or a light Rosé would complement the fresh vegetables and the zesty lemon dressing. Summary
This vibrant pasta salad is a refreshing twist on a classic. It’s simple to prepare and combines tender pasta with crisp vegetables, all brought together by a tangy, herb-infused dressing.
Nutrition values
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 10 g | Sugar: 4 g