Name: Dill Pasta Salad with Feta Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups Dry pasta; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 2 tablespoons Lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Lemon zest; 2 tablespoons Fresh dill; 0.25 cup feta cheese; 2 teaspoons Lemon pepper seasoning

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Dill Pasta Salad with Feta Cheese

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Dill Pasta Salad with Feta Cheese

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Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Drain but do not rinse the pasta.

Place pasta in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Toss to coat completely.

Sprinkle in lemon zest and dill, toss to distribute, then add lemon pepper seasoning and feta cheese. Taste and adjust, as desired.

Enjoy warm or refrigerate until cool.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Shock Your Pasta in Ice Water 🧊
Immediately transfer cooked pasta to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and prevent mushiness, ensuring it stays perfectly al dente when mixed with the dressing.
Toast Your Lemon Zest First ⭐
Lightly toast the lemon zest in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to release its essential oils, intensifying the citrus flavor without any bitterness.
Reserve Pasta Water for Emulsification 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water to whisk with your olive oil and lemon juice; this creates a silky emulsion that coats the pasta and helps flavors cling better than oil alone.
Add Feta at the End Only 🧀
Fold in crumbled feta cheese just before serving rather than mixing it in early; this prevents it from becoming mushy and maintains its creamy, tangy texture for maximum impact.
Chill Your Serving Bowl 🥶
Place your serving bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembly to keep the salad at the perfect cool temperature longer, especially important for warm weather gatherings.