Lemon Pasta Salad

overhead view of serving of finished pasta salad in a white bowl

4.29 from 28 votes

Try making this simple Lemon Pasta Salad for a delicious combination of your favorite pasta, grape tomatoes, red pepper, and lemon. The perfect side dish that's easy to make, flavorful, and delicious.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon pasta salad

Servings:

Calories: 207kcal

Author: LaKita Anderson

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 ounces pasta, medium shells
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
¾ cup red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup green onion, chopped

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon brown mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper until combined. Set aside.
Cook the 6 ounces pasta in generously salted boiling water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite.
Carefully drain off the water and rinse the pasta with cool water before draining again. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
Add the 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, ¾ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup chopped green onion. Stir to combine. Evenly pour the dressing over the pasta and gently stir to combine.
Feel free to season with some additional salt and ground black pepper to your preference. Enjoy!
Store any leftovers of this pasta in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

Any pasta that is small to medium in size does work for this recipe. You can even use gluten-free pasta, chickpea, or protein pasta. Just cook as directed on the back of the package.
Make sure that you do not overcook the pasta. Only cook until it is al dente and not soft or mushy.
Stir in your favorite cooked protein before serving. Try adding cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, or salmon.
Before serving top with some crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese for additional fat and a creamy texture ingredient.

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