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Andrew Fowler

Lemon Herb Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dry whole-wheat rotini
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 8 oz green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 celery ribs finely sliced
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt for dressing
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Method
 

  1. Boil rotini with tablespoon salt until fully tender, adding beans last 3 minutes. Drain, cool-rinse, and drain thoroughly.
  2. Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, Dijon, dressing salt, and pepper in large bowl.
  3. Toss pasta, beans, and celery to coat; fold in parsley, chives, and dill.
  4. Serve cool or cover and promptly refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  5. Retoss before serving; refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.