Lemon-Garlic Farfelle Pasta Salad
A bright, zesty pasta salad featuring tender farfelle, fresh spinach, and artichoke hearts tossed in a lemon‑garlic vinaigrette. The dish is finished with grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and aromatic herbs, making it a refreshing side or light main.
Recipe by Sara Stewart, MS, CNS · Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 3 cups farfelle pasta
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 1 cup parmesan
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- basil, to taste
- dill, to taste
Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2Add the farfelle pasta and cook according to package directions, about 10–12 minutes, until al dente.
- 3Drain the pasta and rinse briefly under cold water to stop cooking; set aside to cool.
- 4While the pasta cooks, prepare the vinaigrette: in a small bowl whisk together lemon juice, grated garlic, dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, olive oil, and dried basil until the mixture emulsifies.
- 5In a large mixing bowl combine the cooled farfelle, thinly sliced spinach, finely chopped artichoke hearts, grated Parmesan, and lemon zest.
- 6Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.
- 7Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice if desired.
- 8Fold in fresh basil and dill to taste, mixing just enough to distribute the herbs without bruising them.
- 9Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a colder salad.
- 10Optional: serve alongside grilled chicken or salmon for a heartier meal.
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22 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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- How long does it take to make Lemon-Garlic Farfelle Pasta Salad?
- About 22 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Lemon-Garlic Farfelle Pasta Salad recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Lemon-Garlic Farfelle Pasta Salad recipe come from?
- It was shared by Sara Stewart, MS, CNS on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.