Arugula Pasta Salad is made with whole wheat pasta, arugula, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, feta, and fresh parsley! An easy potuck dish!

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When I think of casual dinners, soup nights, and potlucks, I think of this healthy Arugula Pasta Salad! Its full of everything we love, and so vibrant in color and flavor! Arugula is packed with nutrients, and it’s low in sugar, fat, carbs, and calories! We love that you can add a variety of veggies to the salad, or you can even leave out the pasta!

Arugula Pasta Salad

It’s a perfect salad to bring to a party, or to enjoy for any season! If you love arugula like we do, maybe you’ve already tried our Arugula Goat Cheese Burger Board. The bacon jam is out of this world!

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Why we love this recipe

  • It’s super healthy.
  • Optional to pair with pasta, and everyone loves a good pasta salad.
  • You can make it ahead (so good as the flavors meld together) for any potluck or party!

arugula pasta salad with whole wheat pasta

Ingredients for Arugula Pasta Salad

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  • Arugula: try to use baby arugula leaves
  • Tomatoes
  • Fresh parsley
  • Whole wheat penne pasta (DeLallo is our favorite brand)
  • Feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and artichoke hearts

And a tiny bit of dressing goes a long way!

We also love arugula with grains, like farro, couscous, or quinoa. Try roasting veggies, and toss warm with goat cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Delish! It’s 
especially delicious are roasted squash, beets, carrots, and potatoes.

delicious arugula salad with artichokes

How do you make this salad?

  1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. When pasta is cooked, al dente, set aside and allow it to cool.
  2. When pasta has cooled, toss the pasta with baby arugula, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil, feta cheese, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Refrigerate and serve.

Tips and substitutions:

Make it up the day or two before, for a dinner or potluck.

Swap out the pasta for your favorite variety.

Leave out the pasta and add more veggies.

Feta cheese is optional.

This recipe is great, because there is no heavy dressing. Just delicious olive oil, salt, and pepper added after it’s all mixed together.

Use baby arugula leaves, if you can. They have a milder, peppery flavor.

Use extra virgin olive oil and white pepper for the best flavored dressing! Mix and serve!

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More arugula recipes to try:

Maybe you’ve tried my Arugula Salad Recipe with Pancetta (so good), or Roasted Butternut Arugula Crostini (super popular and devoured at every party). And then there’s this Roasted Yam Arugula Salad (watch the video). Or this White Bean Soup with Arugula and Lemon [Cookin’ Canuck].

I adore entertaining and the overall “feel” of filling up our home with people. There’s just something about coming together for a meal, and the love that flows. It always starts with hugs at the front door!

If you’re hosting in your own home, or heading to a tailgate party, this is a great dish to serve.

Happy hosting!

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Arugula Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Yield: 6
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Ingredients
 

  • 4-6 cups baby arugula
  • 16 oz DeLallo Whole Wheat Penne Rigate’
  • 6 oz. sun dried tomatoes in oil, lightly drained
  • 6 oz. artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Handful fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. When pasta is cooked, al dente, set aside and allow it to cool.
  • When pasta has cooled, toss the pasta with baby arugula, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, basil, feta cheese, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate and serve.

Notes

Originally posted MAR 2015.
Cuisine: American
Course: Salad
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