Jammy Tomato Lemon Pasta Salad
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Start by peppering your pasta salad with black pepper.
- 2Take your cherry tomatoes, halve them, and put them in a bowl.
- 3Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan over medium-low heat.
- 4Add cumin seeds and cook until fragrant for about 45 seconds.
- 5Add the halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the pan.
- 6Sauté for 5-8 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
- 7Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Aleppo pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until jammy.
- 8Remove the mixture from the heat to cool.
- 9In a jar, combine grated garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 10Add the cooled tomato mixture, red wine vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and maple syrup to the jar.
- 11Whisk to combine and season to taste. Chill until ready.
- 12Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- 13Slice 1/2 of a medium red onion thinly.
- 14Toss the thinly sliced red onion with lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 15Add the cooked pasta, the tomato lemon vinaigrette, basil, vegan parmesan, and black pepper to the onions.
- 16Toss well and adjust seasoning to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 8 oz pasta
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.33 cup basil leaves
- 3 ounces shaved vegan parmesan cheese
- kosher salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
Equipment
panknifecutting boardbowlgratercitrus pressspoon
Tips
- You can make the dressing ahead of time and chill until ready to use.
- Be very generous with the sauce as the pasta absorbs the citrus flavor.
- No mayo is needed for this pasta salad.
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