20 mins

Ingredients for Zesty Pasta Salad



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How to Cook Zesty Pasta Salad
- Cook the pasta in boiling water as instructed on the packet (usually just a few minutes). Add the peas for the final 2 minutes cooking time. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then drain again.
- Grate the zest from the lemon and squeeze the juice into a bowl along with the olive oil and plenty of seasoning. Add the cooled pasta and peas and mix well. Cover and chill, spooning out portions as and when you want. (If you're keeping this for a little while, by days 3 and 4 you'll need to stir in a little more olive oil to loosen the pasta).

Don't overcook your pasta - "al dente" is perfect for this recipe.

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Reviews of Zesty Pasta Salad
![]() This recipe was really good, it tasted awesome and is even better the next day! I added some leftover salami, and some leftover shredded mozz once everything had chilled. Very versatile & swap-friendly! It was tangy and salty at the perfect blend! The BF said it was better than my usual mayo-based pasta salad. PaisleyJane (1 review) |
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