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Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad

Delicious Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad in Just 15 Minutes!

Enjoy a refreshing Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad that's quick, nutritious, and packed with flavor, perfect for warm evenings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Pasta Cook until al dente.
  • 4 cups Fresh Arugula Substitute with baby spinach for milder flavor.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; try nutritional yeast for vegan option.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl or jar
  • tongs or large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a bowl or jar, combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan. Toss gently to mix.
  4. Drizzle dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat ingredients uniformly.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
  6. Transfer salad to serving dishes. Garnish with additional Parmesan and arugula. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to let flavors meld. Store dressing separately if prepping in advance.

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