Arugula Pasta Salad

Toss arugula, your favorite pasta, and summer cherry tomatoes with a simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic for a quick and easy meal for one.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 437 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ medium lemon, juiced
• ½ cup rotini pasta
• 7 medium cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¾ cup arugula

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 3 cups water to a rolling boil in a medium pot. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool for 3 minutes.

Step 2

Place rotini in a serving bowl. Add tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined. Add arugula and toss.