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Arugula Pasta Salad
4.6 from 30 votes

Arugula Pasta Salad

This healthy whole wheat Arugula Pasta Salad is one of our "go to" salads for parties and quick weeknight dinners.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, International, Canadian, Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Pasta:
  • 10 ounces whole wheat fusilli pasta DeLallo Organic brand
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
For the dressing:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • lemon juice of 1
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons basil finely chopped, fresh
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, toss pasta with arugula, capers, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
  4. Note-you can also stir in white beans, garbanzo beans, or chicken for added protein. The pasta salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.