Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad
A refreshing and zesty pasta salad featuring arugula, walnuts, and a bright lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced for dressing)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and toss in your pasta. Cook according to package instructions. When it’s al dente, drain it and let it cool.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix it all together: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, fresh arugula, and chopped walnuts. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- Serve or chill: Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving. Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after a day in the fridge. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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