Bright and Zesty Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad: The Best Refreshing Dish
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad infused with lemon and peppery arugula, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, lemon, arugula, summer dish, refreshing salad