Pasta, Arugula, and Mozzarella Salad

Pasta, Arugula, and Mozzarella Salad
Photo: Marcus Nilsson
Servings:
4

For a quick, easy, and delicious meal, make this Pasta, Arugula, and Mozzarella Salad for supper in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • ¾ pound short pasta, such as casarecce or campanelle

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 2 cups baby arugula

  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large

  • 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch pieces (1 cup)

  • ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Add pasta, arugula, basil, capers, mozzarella, and red-pepper flakes. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.

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