Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad: The Best Fresh and Zesty Delight
A refreshing and zesty Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, arugula, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg