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lemon arugula pasta salad

Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad

This light and refreshing lemon arugula pasta salad is an easy side dish made with bowtie pasta, fresh arugula, crunchy walnuts, parmesan cheese, and a bright homemade lemon dressing. It's simple to prepare, delicious served chilled, and perfect for cookouts, picnics, potlucks, or bringing along as a dish to pass.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Refrigeration time 30 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 8 oz bowtie pasta
  • 1 cup Arugula
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan, freshly shredded

Dressing

  • 1/2 Lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard

Instructions
 

  • Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk to combine the dressing ingredients: lemon juice and zest, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, white wine vinegar, and dijon mustard.
  • Add the cold pasta, arugula, walnuts, and shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Stir to combine and coat the ingredients with the dressing.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcal
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