Zucchini Pasta Salad

Name: Zucchini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta (such as orecchiette, rigatoni or another tubular shape (half package)); ¼ cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling); ½ cup walnuts (coarsely chopped); 2 shallots (minced); Pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 3 medium zucchini (about 1 ½ pounds, thinly sliced); 2 Tablespoons capers; 3 cloves garlic (finely grated); 3-4 Tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons); 2 ounces parmesan (coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)); 1/4 cup parsley (coarsely chopped); ¼ cup fresh dill (coarsely chopped); Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe may be the best I've tried to date! Packed with sauteed zucchini, loads of parmesan cheese, fresh dill and crunchy walnuts.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:18:57 GMT