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Arugula Microgreen Pasta Salad

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Arugula Microgreen Pasta Salad

A chilled pasta salad finished with arugula microgreens, lemon, and shaved cheese.

Category
Pasta, Pizza & Flatbread
Time
25 min total
Servings
4
Type
Pasta salad

Ingredients

What to gather

Microgreens are added for flavor, color, and texture. Keep refrigerated and rinse before use.

Pasta salad

  • 3 cups cooked short pasta, cooled
  • 1 cup arugula microgreens
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted peppers
  • 2 tablespoons vinaigrette
  • Shaved cheese

Method

How to make it

Add microgreens after hot cooking steps unless the recipe says otherwise, so texture and color stay intact.

  1. Step 1

    Toss cooled pasta with roasted peppers and vinaigrette.

  2. Step 2

    Fold in arugula microgreens just before serving.

  3. Step 3

    Finish with shaved cheese.

Chef notes

Hold microgreens separate until close to service for the best plate quality.

Storage and handling

Keep refrigerated. Rinse before use.

Best uses

  • Catering sides
  • Picnic salads
  • Restaurant lunch specials

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