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Lentil and Pomegranate Pasta Salad
Total Time
30
minutes
Servings
8
Servings
Calories
300
kcal
Ingredients
12
oz.
orecchiette pasta
4
cups/2 oz. baby arugula
1
cup/5 oz. drained rinsed canned lentils
1
pomegranate
seeded
1/4
cup
goji berries
optional
Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette:
1/3
cup
olive oil
3
tbsp.
lemon juice
1
tsp.
Dijon mustard
1
clove
garlic
minced
1/4
tsp.
each salt and pepper
1
tbsp.
each chopped fresh dill and parsley
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
Toss together pasta, arugula, lentils and pomegranate seeds.
Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in dill and parsley.
Toss pasta mixture with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with goji berries (if using).
Recipe Notes
Tip:
For a non-vegetarian option, add shredded chicken or cooked sliced steak to salad.
A SharethePasta.org original recipe.