Description

A light and fresh pasta salad made with delicate angel hair, tossed in a zesty lemon dressing with cherry tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, parsley, and Parmesan. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy dinner.

Ingredients

8 oz angel hair pasta

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup black olives, sliced

1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), diced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook angel hair pasta 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Chop cherry tomatoes, dice bell peppers, slice olives, and chop parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss again. Serve immediately or chill.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dinner