Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad

Name: Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Bowtie pasta (1/2 the box should work); - Garlic 1-2tsp; - 1/2 tsp kosher salt; - 1/2 tsp pepper; - 1 tsp lemon zest; - 2TBSP lemon juice; - 2TBSP white balsamic vinegar; - 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard; - 3TBSP olive oil; Couple handfuls of Arugula; Basil chopped; Lemon slices as garnish; Grated parmesan

5 steps

Light & lemony pasta salad

Updated at: Fri, 08 May 2026 14:13:52 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories139.8 kcal (7%)

Total Fat4.9 g (7%)

Carbs20.1 g (8%)

Sugars1.2 g (1%)

Protein3.7 g (7%)

Sodium109.6 mg (5%)

Fiber0.9 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

10 servings

0.5 boxBowtie pasta

should work

1 tspGarlic

½ tspkosher salt

½ tsppepper

1 tsplemon zest

2 TBSPlemon juice

2 TBSPwhite balsamic vinegar

½ tspdijon mustard

3 TBSPolive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Boil & make pasta. Set aside

Step 2

Combine garlic, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil to create dressing. Pour into jar with lid and SHAKE

Step 3

Then, mix together pasta, couple handfuls of arugula (eyeball it), grated parm cheese, chopped basil.

Step 4

Pour dressing over pasta and combine

Step 5

Top with lemon slices, salt, pepper, and parm. Enjoy!