Lemon Capellini Salad
This Lemon Capellini Salad with arugula is delicious served hot or cold, on its own or as an accompaniment to whatever else you have one hand (think grilled chicken or fish).
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 377kcal
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tbsp. black pepper
- 2 cups fresh baby arugula loosely packed
- ½ lb. capellini pasta
Cook pasta according to package instructions
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing
To a bowl add olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, a generous amount of black pepper, and fresh arugula
Drain pasta and add to the bowl while it is still hot
Begin stirring until you start to see the arugula wilt from the heat
Add in freshly grated Parmesan and stir to combine
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg