Bright & Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad
It’s time for #WholesomeAtHome! This Bright & Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad is about to be your new go-to for quick lunches, light dinners, or a fresh potluck favorite. It’s loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, crunchy almonds, and a zingy lemon-dill dressing that makes every bite burst with flavor. Let’s get mixing!
Ingredients
The Base:
- 2 cups fusilli noodles (or any pasta you love)
The Zesty Dressing:
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, pressed or diced
The Freshness Factor:
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ cup cucumber, quartered
- 1 diced shallot
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 cups arugula
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta – Boil the fusilli according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cool water, and set aside.
2️⃣ Mix the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, rice vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic.
3️⃣ Chop & Toss – In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shallots, dill, and almonds. Add the cooled pasta and toss everything together.
4️⃣ Dress It Up – Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated in that herby, lemony goodness.
5️⃣ Add the Arugula – Gently fold in the arugula just before serving for the perfect fresh bite.