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Zesty Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad That Brightens Any Meal

Zesty Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad That Brightens Any Meal

This Zesty Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad is a brilliant medley of flavors and textures that brightens any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups arugula
  • 2 cups pasta any type of pasta works well
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves fresh

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in boiling water until slightly softer than al dente.
  2. In a large bowl, combine arugula, cooked pasta, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, black pepper, capers, and basil leaves.
  3. Toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20g

Notes

This salad is versatile; feel free to customize with other greens or add proteins like grilled chicken.

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