LEMONY LEEKS AND PASTA SALAD

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Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian

Yield 8 one-cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup slivered almonds
3 cups cleaned, sliced leeks
3 tbsp. drained capers
1 red pepper, roasted,
cut into strips
1 yellow pepper,roasted,
cut into strips
8 oz. uncooked bow tie pasta

Steps:

  • 1. Grate lemon, set aside, cut off white pith & discard. Cut lemon into 1/4 inch slices and set aside. 2. Heat oil in large skillet. Add almonds and cook over high heat until light brown (30 sec). Whth slotted spoon, remove almonds. 3. Add leeks, lemon slices, lemon peel, and capers to pan. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Cook and stir about 1 minute, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Remove and discard lemon slices. 4. Stir in red and yellow pepper slices and almonds. 5. Chill 6. Cook pasta to desired doneness. Rinse and drain. 7. In large bowl, combine pasta and vegetable mixture and toss gently. 8. Serve on beds of greens

Abigail Nti
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the bright colors.


DK FbloveD
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Rawshan Ara
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I'm not a fan of leeks, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The leeks were not overpowering and the salad was very flavorful.


Stephanie King
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Touseef Affan
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This is the perfect summer salad! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Jessica Chavez
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the leeks added a nice touch.


md shamsuddin
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the bright colors and the tangy dressing.


Tashlyn Gilbert
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I wasn't sure how the leeks would taste in this salad, but they were actually really good. They added a nice crunch and flavor.


Esmail Hossain
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The lemon dressing is amazing! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Nhlanhla Rose
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it.


Rosa Bruce
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I also like to add some chopped grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.


pankratz
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I found the dressing to be a bit too tart for my taste, but I was able to easily adjust it by adding a little more honey.


Devin Germand
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a summer cookout or picnic.


Ali rehmani
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


The Cam Show
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I'm not usually a fan of leeks, but they were surprisingly good in this salad. The lemon dressing really brought out their flavor.


Sakib Vai
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the bright and tangy flavors, and the leeks added a really nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.