Description
A refreshing and healthy pasta salad featuring lemon and arugula, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of whole wheat pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 4 cups of fresh arugula, washed and dried
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cooled pasta to the large bowl with the arugula mixture. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Substitute arugula with spinach or kale for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg