Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad

Name: Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 to 2 cloves garlic (grated (2 cloves if small)); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound bowtie pasta (or other small pasta of choice); fine salt (for seasoning pasta water); 1/3 cup pine nuts; 2 handfuls baby arugula ((I eyeball this)); 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for serving); 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves (plus more for serving (optional)); kosher salt (to taste); freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:10min

Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta Salad is a super simple yet flavorful dish perfect for spring or summer! Cooked pasta, peppery arugula, fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts are tossed with simple, bright and lemony vinaigrette. Yields about 9 cups..

Updated at: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:08:28 GMT