Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

This pasta salad recipe was originally from Food Network, but I like my brother-in-law Henry's version of the recipe even better. This salad is so quick to make, but it tastes like a dish that takes hours to prepare. Lemon Basil Pasta Salad is a favorite of mine.

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Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

1 pound bow tie pasta

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 shallot, diced

8 Basil leaves, cut into chiffonade, plus extra leaves for garnish

1 or 2 lemons, juiced

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water for about 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta under cold water to cool down. Place pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, shallot, Basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss all together well and garnish with fresh Basil leaves.

During the summer months when tomatoes are in season you might want to substitute regular tomatoes for the cherry tomatoes. This salad has a wonderful fresh taste and makes a colorful side dish.

This recipe was shared with:
Cozy Home Scenes Grill, BBQ and Picnic Party
Your Cozy Home Party
These Peas Taste Funny Link it up Thursday
Momnivore's Dilemma Creative Juice Thursday
Miz Helen's Full Plate Thursday
The Shady Porch Rock n Share
Newlyweds Recipe Party
Jamhands Recipe Sharing Monday
Mop it up Monday

This pasta salad recipe was originally from Food Network, but I like my brother-in-law Henry's version of the recipe even better. This salad is so quick to make, but it tastes like a dish that takes hours to prepare. Lemon Basil Pasta Salad is a favorite of mine.

Print Recipe

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

1 pound bow tie pasta

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 shallot, diced

8 Basil leaves, cut into chiffonade, plus extra leaves for garnish

1 or 2 lemons, juiced

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water for about 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the pasta under cold water to cool down. Place pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, shallot, Basil, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss all together well and garnish with fresh Basil leaves.

During the summer months when tomatoes are in season you might want to substitute regular tomatoes for the cherry tomatoes. This salad has a wonderful fresh taste and makes a colorful side dish.

This recipe was shared with:
Cozy Home Scenes Grill, BBQ and Picnic Party
Your Cozy Home Party
These Peas Taste Funny Link it up Thursday
Momnivore's Dilemma Creative Juice Thursday
Miz Helen's Full Plate Thursday
The Shady Porch Rock n Share
Newlyweds Recipe Party
Jamhands Recipe Sharing Monday
Mop it up Monday