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Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad

This Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad is a quick 25-minute recipe made with 9 simple ingredients. Bright, zesty, and refreshing, it’s perfect for spring, summer, or citrus season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 oz arugula
  • 8 oz farfalle cooked & rinsed

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan
  • 1/2 lemon juice & zest
  • 8 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tsp caper brine
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • basil

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta per package instructions, slightly softer than al dente. When the pasta is finished, drain and rinse it well under cold water.
  • Make the dressing in a large mixing bowl by whisking together lemon juice and zest, white balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, walnuts, capers, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Then stir in the parmesan cheese
  • Add the rinsed pasta and toss to combine
  • Add the arugula and basil and toss to combine
Keyword Dinner, Pasta, Pasta Salad
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