Arugula Pasta Salad That Will Change Your Life 🍝 5-Min Mediterranean Recipe 🥗 Healthy & Fresh!

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Feta adds tanginess while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

Cook 8 oz of pasta according to package directions until done; cool down.

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of lightly packed arugula.

Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with arugula.

Add a 5 oz package of feta cheese to the bowl; mix in all or less to taste.

Measure out 1/4 cup of olive oil and add it to the bowl.

Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the bowl with the olive oil.

Whisk the lemon juice and olive oil together with a fork.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything to combine.

Taste and add salt and black pepper to your liking; optional to add minced garlic.

Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few days.

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