Description
A vibrant pasta salad combining zesty lemon and creamy Parmesan, perfect for gatherings.
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
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 10-11 minutes) in salted boiling water. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Mix together Italian dressing, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and onion powder in a large bowl.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and gently stir until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors. Fresh ingredients are key for best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg