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garlic lemon pasta salad

A vibrant and refreshing garlic lemon pasta salad packed with fresh herbs and veggies, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz dried noodles
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.33 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.33 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 0.33 cup chopped fresh chives
  • 0.33 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 0.5 large red onion sliced very thin
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 1 zest small lemon
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 0.33 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.33 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 4 oz fresh English peas or frozen, thawed

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  2. Strain the pasta and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cold. Let sit to drain excess water.
  3. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium/high heat.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet; sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and toss. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned. Remove from heat and cool.
  5. Whisk rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, and mayo in a bowl until combined. Add lemon zest and remaining salt.
  6. Slowly pour cooled garlic oil into dressing while whisking.
  7. Add cooled pasta to a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.
  8. Add herbs, red onion, peas, feta, pine nuts, and pepper. Toss again.
  9. Top with feta crumbles, toasted pine nuts, and freshly ground pepper.
  10. Serve immediately or refrigerate to chill.

Notes

This garlic lemon pasta salad is fresh, herbaceous, and perfect for summer gatherings.