Description
Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad combines the peppery bite of fresh arugula with zesty lemon dressing and tender pasta for a bright Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
8 oz whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
4 cups fresh arugula
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make dressing.
3. Combine pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan in a large bowl.
4. Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta if needed. Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg