When you need a quick, tasty side dish, make this versatile pasta salad recipe. In France, it is dressed with an easy vinaigrette, a few capers, and a dusting of fresh citrus zest. Customize this easy pasta salad with your own favorite herbs or freshly ground, colored peppercorns.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped, fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 8 ounces small pasta, cooked (orzo, miniature shells, etc.)
Preparation:
Whisk the white wine vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl, until the mixture is smooth and emulsified. Stir the capers into the dressing.
Toss the herbed vinaigrette with the cooked pasta and serve right away or chill the pasta salad for up to 3 days.
This pasta salad recipe make 4 to 6 servings.
