Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad
A refreshing pasta salad with bright lemon flavor, peppery arugula, and a touch of parmesan. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta (rotini or similar)
- 5 cups Arugula
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- tsp Lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta, arugula, and parmesan cheese to the bowl. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.