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Lemon Capellini Salad
A refreshing and light salad made with capellini pasta, lemon, and arugula.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
3
minutes
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Total Time
13
minutes
mins
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
servings
Calories
200
kcal
Ingredients
8
ounces
capellini pasta
1
cup
arugula
1
cup
cherry tomatoes
halved
1
lemon
juice
freshly squeezed
1/4
cup
olive oil
1
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
Start by boiling salted water, then cook the capellini according to package instructions until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until emulsified.
Once the pasta is done, drain and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process, then add it to the lemon dressing.
Toss in arugula and halved cherry tomatoes just before serving to keep everything fresh.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Keyword
arugula, capellini, lemon, salad