Lemon Pepper Pasta Salad by EatWell Exchange
6
Points®
Total time: 40 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
This veggie-packed pasta salad is loaded with crunch and bright, fresh flavors. It makes a perfect side dish for any gathering, especially in the summer when tomatoes, corn, and zucchini are at their peak. The recipe was developed by registered dietitians (and best friends!) Ashley Carter and Jasmine Westbrooks, who founded EatWell Exchange, which won the 2021 WW Wellness Impact Award. Eatwell Exchange works to decrease health disparities in low-socioeconomic communities while keeping culturally relevant foods on the table.


Ingredients
Wegmans Small shells pasta
8 oz
Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp
Olive oil
¼ cup(s)
Dried basil
¼ tsp
Dijon mustard
1 tsp
Table salt
¼ tsp, plus more for seasoning
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Garlic powder
½ tsp
Fresh parsley
¼ cup(s), chopped
Uncooked zucchini
10 oz, chopped
Lemon pepper
½ tsp
Uncooked corn
1 cup(s), or 1 cup canned corn, drained
Grape tomatoes
2 cup(s), cut into halves
Red onion
¼ cup(s), chopped, finely chopped
Avocado
1 item(s), diced
Instructions
1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted, boiling water, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander, rinse briefly with cool water and drain it again.
2
In a medium bowl or jar, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, basil, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chopped parsley. If using a bowl, whisk the ingredients together. If using a jar, seal the lid and shake until combined. Set the vinaigrette aside.
3
Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add the zucchini and lemon pepper seasoning. Sauté on medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside and let cool.
4
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, zucchini, corn, grape tomatoes, and red onion. Add the dressing and toss. Gently fold in the avocado to combine. Before serving, season with a pinch of salt.
5
Serving size: 1 cup
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