Bright and Zesty Lemon Arugula Pasta Salad with Fresh Herbs | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Perfect Pasta:
• 1 pound farfalle or penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water
• For the Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette:
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• For the Fresh Greens:
• 5 cups baby arugula
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• For the Colorful Vegetables:
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• For the Creamy Elements:
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• For the Herb Enhancement:
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
• For the Finishing Touches:
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
• 2 tablespoons capers
• Coarse sea salt
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• For the Optional Protein:
• 1 cup chickpeas, drained
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• For Perfect Assembly:
• Large mixing bowl
• Serving spoons
• For Special Equipment:
• Large pasta pot
• Colander
• Whisk
• Zester