# Jammy Tomato Lemon Pasta Salad

This is a delicious tomato-based pasta salad packed with nutrients and perfect for summer.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Start by peppering your pasta salad with black pepper.
2. Take your cherry tomatoes, halve them, and put them in a bowl.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan over medium-low heat.
4. Add cumin seeds and cook until fragrant for about 45 seconds.
5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt to the pan.
6. Sauté for 5-8 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
7. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Aleppo pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until jammy.
8. Remove the mixture from the heat to cool.
9. In a jar, combine grated garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
10. Add the cooled tomato mixture, red wine vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and maple syrup to the jar.
11. Whisk to combine and season to taste. Chill until ready.
12. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
13. Slice 1/2 of a medium red onion thinly.
14. Toss 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.
15. Add the cooked pasta, the tomato lemon vinaigrette, basil, vegan parmesan, and black pepper to the onions.
16. Toss well and adjust seasoning to taste.

## Equipment

- pan
- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- grater
- citrus press
- spoon

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMyogGKsWYr/?igsh=MTg5eXZuanhlbWYzcg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/97595208-f88b-4298-ac67-2cc9944650a4
- Extracted: 2025-08-15

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