Description
A refreshing pasta salad combining peppery arugula, zesty lemon, and hearty pasta, perfect for warm weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, typically about 8-12 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Combine cooled pasta with arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
For a heartier meal, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg