Description
This Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad is bright, zesty, and refreshing, perfect for a summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some grated Parmesan cheese.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad, summer salad, easy pasta salad