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Zucchini Pasta Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette

A fresh and light addition to your spring pasta dishes. This Zucchini Pasta Salad in a Lemon Vinaigrette is filled with seasonal zucchini, sun dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Then topped off with a tangy vinaigrette. Make it for your next lunch or side dish to a weekend barbecue.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: Pasta, zucchini
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice of one lemon
  • zest of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Pasta Salad

  • 8 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1 zucchini cut in half length ways then cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup fresh arugula leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and cut into thin slices
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Instructions

Make the Lemon Vinaigrette

  • Combine all ingredients into a small bowl, whisk and set aside.

Make the Pasta Salad

  • In boiling water, cook pasta for 8 minutes. Remove, drain and set aside
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Lightly sautee for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced zucchini and give a good stir. Cook, stirring occasionally until the zucchini is soft and lightly golden. About 8 minutes.
  • Add the sun dried tomatoes and stir well. Remove from heat.
  • Add the pasta to the vegetables and stir well. Add the vinaigrette and stir to combine.
  • Add fresh mozzarella and arugula and stir well.
  • Serve at room temperature or cold.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Pasta Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving (6 servings)
Calories 392 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 630mg27%
Potassium 198mg6%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 320IU6%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 207mg21%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.