Herb and Arugula Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

This delicious Herb and Arugula Pasta Salad comes together so quickly! The combination of fresh herbs, pasta, and arugula is so fresh and delicious.

Prep Time5

Course: Lunch, Pasta, Salad

Cuisine: California Fresh, Healthy

Keyword: arugula, basil, cilantro, lemon, lunch, mint, parmesan, pasta, salad

Servings:

Calories: 276kcal

Ingredients

1 small lemon juiced, 2-3 Tbsp (40 g)
1 Tbsp olive oil 15 g
1 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar lemon infused if you have it! (15 g)
1 clove garlic minced (or frozen cubes)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
8 oz pasta cooked according to package directions (8 oz uncooked weight)*
4 cups arugula roughly chopped (140 g)
1 cup cilantro chopped (40 g)
½ cup mint chopped (20 g)
½ cup basil chopped (20 g)
½ cup parsley chopped (10 g)
¼ cup shaved parmesan reggiano 28 g
Additional salt and pepper to taste
*Optional toasted pine nuts

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, and salt. Add cooked and cooled pasta, chopped arugula, and all of your chopped herbs. Toss well. If it’s more green than pasta, you did it right! Feel free to add more pasta if you’re not as concerned about the macros.
Top with shaved parmesan, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Toss lightly and serve.

Notes

If you’ve got room for more fats, some extra olive oil and toasted pine nuts are always delicious with this combo! Add some grilled chicken or steak for protein to make it a meal.

Using normal pasta:

276 cal, 45.7 c, 6.6f, 10.8p, 2.6 fiber

Using Banza Pasta:

266 cal, 35.7c, 9.1f,15.8p, 8.6 fiber

Using Barilla Protein Pasta:

266 cal, 41.7 c, 6.6f, 13.8p, 5.6 fiber

MFP: Search “Lillie Eats and Tells Lemony Herb and Arugula Pasta Salad classic, banza, or protein pasta”

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