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5 from 2 votes

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
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 377kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Nutrition

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