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

Sarfraz Sarfraz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Maqsood Ali
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Wilfred ebowemen
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


Arman Minoo
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Willow Blackwell
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the leeks and the lemon dressing.


bhuwan thapa
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I loved this salad. The lemon dressing really mellowed out the flavor of the leeks.


Farooq Rana
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover leeks. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Zahid Sahil
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I love this salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the lemon dressing is just perfect. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Lucy Pickering
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The lemon dressing is so refreshing and the leeks add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Md. Jahidul Islam Joy
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This salad is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so light and flavorful, and the leeks add a nice crunch. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.


Kota Harmi
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the lemon dressing, the tender leeks, and the al dente pasta.


Asad amanit ali
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This salad is delicious! The leeks are perfectly cooked and the lemon dressing is tangy and refreshing. I added some chopped fresh herbs for extra flavor.


mdlikhon likhon
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The dressing is so flavorful and the leeks add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


lekan femi
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This is one of my favorite pasta salads. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon dressing is just perfect. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Sergio Ventura
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so quickly.


Capt. Spaulding
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This was a great side dish for my grilled salmon. The leeks were perfectly cooked and the lemon dressing was tangy and refreshing. I will definitely make this again!


Kusumawathi SP
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is so light and lemony, and the leeks add a nice crunch. I like to add some chopped walnuts or almonds for extra flavor.


Salum Hassan
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This lemony leeks and pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of the lemony dressing, the tender leeks, and the al dente pasta is just perfect. I added some grilled chicken to mine for a p