Unexpectedly Delicious: Lemon-Blueberry Pasta Salad Recipe

Today’s Unique Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Pasta Salad

I love experimenting in the kitchen and coming up with unexpected flavor combinations. Today, I’m excited to share a recipe that may sound unusual at first but is incredibly delicious: Lemon-Blueberry Pasta Salad. This dish is light, refreshing, and perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.

Ingredients:

• penne pasta (200g)
• blueberries (100g)
• lemon (1)
• sugar (30g)
• olive oil (30ml)
• fresh basil (a handful)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)

Kitchen Tools:

• pot
• strainer
• zester
• mixing bowl
• whisk

Start by cooking the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set it aside to cool.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the juice of the lemon, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper to create a tangy dressing. Zest the lemon into the dressing for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Gently fold in the blueberries and torn fresh basil leaves. The combination of sweet blueberries, zesty lemon, and aromatic basil is simply irresistible.

Chill the Lemon-Blueberry Pasta Salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. When you’re ready to serve, give it a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and flavors.

Tip:

For an added crunch, sprinkle some toasted chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, on top of the salad before serving. It adds a nice texture contrast to the dish.

This Lemon-Blueberry Pasta Salad weighs approximately 500g once cooked, making about 4 servings. Each serving is around 125g. As a light and refreshing dish, a serving is estimated to be around 250 calories.

I hope you give this unique recipe a try and enjoy the surprising combination of flavors. Feel free to customize it with your favorite ingredients and make it your own. Happy cooking!