MC
Meyer CanadaServings:
6 portions
Prep time:
00:10
Cook time:
00:20
By Rita Held
Dill, lemon and capers make a refreshing combination for pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces uncooked penne rigate or farfalle pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tbsp caper liquid
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1/2 tsp dried dill, salt and fresh ground pepper
- 3 large stalks celery sliced
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
- 4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives or medium pitted ripe olives cut into halves
- Shaved Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta as package directs. Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water; drain.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a large bowl: lemon juice, olive oil, capers plus liquid, garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Stir well; let stand 10 minutes.
- Just before serving, add pasta, celery, onion, spinach and olives; toss to coat. Garnish with cheese, if desired.
Tips
Note: Pasta may be made up to three days in advance. Keep refrigerated in a tightly covered bowl or sealed plastic bag. When ready to serve, toss with dressing and remaining ingredients.
