Description
A refreshing and vibrant Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad packed with zesty lemon, peppery arugula, and fresh cherry tomatoes—perfect for warm weather or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 2 cups arugula, washed
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Combine in a large bowl the cooled pasta, arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Make the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad by pouring the dressing over the mixture and tossing gently until coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Flavors will meld beautifully if allowed to sit.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and consider customizing with proteins or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, arugula, lemon salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad