Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad With Arugula Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad With Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta; Dressing:; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 5 tomatoes, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, well drained and quartered; 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1/2 bunch basil, chopped; 4 cups arugula

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
Dressing:
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, well drained and quartered
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 bunch basil, chopped
4 cups arugula

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
2
Prepare the dressing while penne is cooking. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup in a small bowl until well combined. Stir in grated garlic. Mix in mustard and season with salt and pepper.
3
Drain penne and transfer to a large bowl. Mix in 1/2 of the dressing. Allow to cool for 1 hour.
4
Mix tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, and basil into the penne. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
5
Mix in remaining dressing and arugula right before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta, Dressing:, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad With Arugula falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Vegetarian Italian Pasta Salad With Arugula

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