Arugula Pasta Salad
Arugula Pasta Salad brings together peppery greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender rotini with a bright lemon–olive oil dressing and a soft hit of garlic. It’s light yet satisfying, ideal for a quick dinner or a sunny lunch, with a fresh, zingy finish that highlights the tomatoes and arugula.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium pot; add rotini and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; let cool for 3 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the rotini to a serving bowl. Add tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat. Add arugula; toss until well combined.
- Calories 578.13 kcal High
- Protein 12.47 g Good Source
- Carbs 74.79 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.23 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.71 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 65.8 mg Low Source
- Fiber 5.66 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.69 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 85.58 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.42 mg Good Source
- Potassium 366.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 147.44 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 5.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Arugula Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 1, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Lemon Juice, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 578.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Arugula Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Arugula Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Arugula, Cherry Tomato, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Arugula Pasta Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 578.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Arugula Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
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