Lemony Leeks and Pasta Salad

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 3 cups sliced leeks (about 4 leeks)
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, cut into strips
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, roasted, cut into strips
  • 8 oz (3 1/2 cups) uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta

Steps

  • 1
    Remove peel from lemon, using zester or grater; set aside. Cut white pith from lemon; discard. Cut lemon into 1/4-inch slices; set aside.
  • 2
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook and stir almonds in oil about 30 seconds or until light brown. With slotted spoon, remove almonds from skillet; set aside.
  • 3
    In same skillet, cook and stir lemon slices, lemon peel, leeks, capers, salt and pepper about 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Remove lemon slices; discard. Stir in bell peppers and almonds. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled.
  • 4
    Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. In large serving bowl, gently toss pasta, vegetable mixture and almonds.

  • Leeks look like giant green onions and are related to both onions and garlic. Choose leeks that are firm and bright colored with an unblemished white bulb portion. Smaller leeks will be more tender than larger ones.
  • Two 7.25-oz jars (2 cups) roasted red bell peppers, drained, can be substituted for roasted red and yellow peppers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
7%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
350mg
15%
Potassium
310mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
4g
18%
Sugars
4g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
80%
80%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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