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Lemon Capellini With Arugula Salad Recipe

Lemon Capellini With Arugula Salad Recipe

This Lemon Capellini With Arugula Salad Recipe is a light, zesty pasta dish featuring tender capellini tossed in fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, then topped with peppery arugula. It's a refreshing and healthy meal perfect for warm days or as a vibrant side. ✅ Servings 4 people ✅ Estimated Cost $5 ✅ Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 5 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 0 hours 0 minutes Total Time: 0 days 0 hours 15 minutes ✅ Categories Salads, Pasta ✅ Courses Main Dish, Side Dish ✅ Cuisines Italian, Mediterranean ✅ Keywords lemon pasta, capellini salad, arugula recipe, light pasta dish
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz capellini angel hair pasta
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh arugula lightly packed
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot – for boiling pasta
  • 1 Mixing bowl – for tossing pasta and dressing
  • 1 Colander – to drain pasta
  • 1 Microplane or grater – to zest lemon

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add capellini and cook according to package directions (about 3–4 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and minced garlic. Whisk together until emulsified.
  3. While pasta is still warm, add it to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the lemon dressing.
  4. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Just before serving, gently toss in the arugula and top with shaved Parmesan, if desired.
  6. Serve warm or chilled, as preferred.
  7. ✅ Nutrition (per serving – estimate)
  8. Calories: 320 kcal
  9. Carbohydrates: 38g
  10. Protein: 7g
  11. Fat: 16g
  12. Fiber: 3g
  13. Vitamin C: 20% DV
  14. Calcium: 8% DV

Notes

For added protein, include grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Substitute spinach for a milder taste.
Best served the same day for optimal freshness and arugula crispness.