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Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad

A refreshing and zesty pasta salad featuring arugula, lemon, and a light dressing, perfect for a summer meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz fusilli pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 4 cups arugula fresh, washed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp lemon zest from one lemon
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Cheese
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add more lemon juice or zest for extra tanginess.

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