Description
Healthy pasta salad with arugula and feta is a fresh and flavorful dish made with tender pasta, peppery arugula, juicy tomatoes, and a bright lemon olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
12 oz whole wheat farfalle or penne pasta
3 cups baby arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until fully cooled.
3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated.
6. Fold in the feta cheese just before serving.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve chilled or slightly cool.
Notes
Add the arugula after the pasta has cooled so it stays fresh and vibrant.
You can add sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts for extra Mediterranean flavor.
This salad is best enjoyed the same day for the freshest texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 12mg