Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• 12 oz whole wheat or regular pasta (fusilli or penne)
• 2 cups fresh arugula, washed and dried
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Juice and zest of 2 lemons
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• Optional: 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped