Pasta Salad with Zucchini, Sizzled Scallion, and Parmesan — Alison Roman

The capers and lemon give it the bright brilliant tanginess that pasta salad craves, but what truly makes this one special is the mix of textures: jammy zucchini, frizzled scallions, parmesan, walnuts, and just-past-al-dente pasta.