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Vermicelli Pasta Summer Salad

Zesty Vermicelli Pasta Summer Salad for Refreshing Days

This Vermicelli Pasta Summer Salad combines tender noodles with fresh vegetables, all drenched in a zesty lemon marinade for a refreshing summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Vermicelli Wheat Pasta or substitute with spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp Lawry’s Seasoned Salt or regular salt with garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice use fresh juice
  • 1/3 cup High-Quality Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1/2 cup Pimentos or roasted red peppers
  • 1 large Green Pepper any bell pepper color
  • 3 stalks Green Onions or substitute with shallots
  • 2 stalks Celery or cucumber for more freshness
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives or green olives as alternative
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or yogurt for lighter option
  • to taste Salt and Ground White Pepper adjust for perfect seasoning
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Cooking and Preparation Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water over medium-high heat. Cook the vermicelli pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 3–5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water, then transfer to a mixing bowl to cool completely.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together Lawry’s seasoned salt, fresh lemon juice, and high-quality olive oil until well blended and smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cooled vermicelli pasta and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 2 hours to absorb flavors.
  4. Add pimentos, chopped green pepper, sliced green onions, diced celery, black olives, and mayonnaise to the pasta. Fold carefully to distribute ingredients without breaking the pasta.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt and ground white pepper, and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best made 2-3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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