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Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad

Zesty Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad for Effortless Summer Dining

This Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad is a fresh, quick, and flavorful dish perfect for summer dining.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta (fusilli or penne) Choose one for best texture
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Fresh Arugula Essential for peppery bite
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to preference

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk or shake in a jar until well blended.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss cooled pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan until well mixed.
  4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  5. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed for flavor balance.
  6. Serve: Transfer to serving bowls, topping with extra Parmesan and pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Refrigerate for a few minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

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