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Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe

Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski
This light and fresh lemon pasta salad with peas and feta has the perfect balance of zesty lemon, sweet peas and salty feta. Best of all, it comes together in just 15 minutes for an easy potluck dish or quick dinner!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 352 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound Pasta Shells small size preferred
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas thawed
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • juice of 2 Lemon about 1/4 cup
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes to taste
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
  • In a small pan, add the olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Set the heat to low and cook until the garlic begins to sizzle, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat before garlic browns. Whisk in lemon juice, along with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Place drained pasta in a large bowl along with peas and feta.
  • Toss with dressing and refrigerate until chilled. May also be served hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Cheese, Citrus, Dinners, Easy Dinners, Easy Lunches, Family Meals and Snacks, Feta Cheese, Lemons, Lunches, Pasta
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