Bright and Zesty Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad You’ll Love to Make
A refreshing pasta salad that combines the bright flavors of lemon with the peppery taste of arugula, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, 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 immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Lemon, Arugula, Pasta Salad, Bright, Zesty