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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Pasta Salad with Arugula, Tomato and Basil


Pasta Salad with Arugula, Tomato and Basil - a cool meal for a hot summer day! ---Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

Do you like slaving over a hot stove in summer?

Nah, me either.

Truth is, I don't like toiling over a stove no matter what the season,
and it's no secret that I'd rather do anything but cook.

So, when I saw this recipe in the NY Times
many years ago...

It got my attention because...
the only cooking involved is boiling the pasta.

Boil, chop, chop, grate...and, finito! 


Pasta Salad with Arugula, Tomato and Basil - a cool meal for a hot summer day! ---Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

I haven't made this in a long time,
because I've been watching my weight, 
and I don't have an "off" switch when it comes to pasta.

But when the family starts groaning...
"Chicken again?.."
it's time to switch things up. 

I'd forgotten how good it is. 
 
Never mind that I made way too much...
let's just say that I could have fed all of you, 
had you stopped by.

This pasta salad is a great dish to make for a picnic... 
or as a side dish for a barbecue.

It's also a super-easy, super-fast dish for supper.
Serve it with a crusty bread,
and some delicious gazpacho,
and you've got yourself 
a cool meal for a hot summer day.

Pasta Salad with Arugula, Tomato and Basil - a cool meal for a hot summer day! ---Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

Arugula Tomato Pasta Salad

Recipe by Molly O'Neill, NY Times

1/2 pound farfalle, cooked, drained and rinsed
3 cups stemmed and torn arugula
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Put the farfalle in a large bowl.
Add the arugula and tomato.
Mix together the basil, lemon rind, olive oil, lemon juice and salt; pour over pasta.
Toss to coat.
Add fresh pepper to taste.



Pasta Salad with Arugula, Tomato and Basil - a cool meal for a hot summer day! ---Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

How easy is that?

Enjoy!


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27 comments:

  1. Ordinary JJune 25, 2014 at 12:09:00 AM EDT

    I love pasta, can't have enough of it. This looks healthy and delicious!!

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:29:00 PM EDT

      As pasta goes, yes, it is healthy! And it really is delicious! Thanks so much for visiting!

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  2. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 12:10:00 AM EDT

    PINNED !!!
    All my favorite ingredients - and if I gain even 1 more pound because of you - you're in trouble Miss Toody Goo Shoes!
    xxx

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:30:00 PM EDT

      Uh-oh! Thanks for pinning, Suzan! I swear I put on 5 pounds since I've been writing this blog!

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  3. Beth @ Goodness Gracious LivingJune 25, 2014 at 9:10:00 AM EDT

    As long as there are more veggies than pasta, eat on! It's beautiful and I am going to try it with GF pasta. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:31:00 PM EDT

      Well, if the nutritionist says eat on, I surely will! I hope you like it, Beth!

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  4. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJune 25, 2014 at 9:24:00 AM EDT

    Love these kind of recipes! Sounds great. Too add more calories you could sprinkle some romano on there! ;-)

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:32:00 PM EDT

      I actually did sprinkle on the cheese, but forgot to do it before I took the photos! Oops!

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  5. RosellaJune 26, 2014 at 12:21:00 AM EDT

    That sounds delicious Amy. It really is time for these wonderful summer salads!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:32:00 PM EDT

      I could eat things like this every day...and I just may, Rosella!

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  6. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 12:43:00 AM EDT

    So easy. So fresh. Delicious!! I bet the lemon really makes this pop. Can't wait to try!

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:33:00 PM EDT

      The lemon flavor is just wonderful, Elizabeth. I'm getting some hungry for some right now!

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  7. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJune 26, 2014 at 8:05:00 AM EDT

    I love all manner of pasta salads in the summer! :) Don't want to turn that oven on, no way :)

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:34:00 PM EDT

      Me, too, Deb. And any time I can avoid the oven, I will do it!

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  8. Ivy and ElephantsJune 26, 2014 at 10:45:00 AM EDT

    Cool, easy and delicious?! You have pushed all the right buttons. Sounds like I need to add this one to my file.
    Thanks for the recipe.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:34:00 PM EDT

      It won't disappoint, Patti! It is just right for a summer night.

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  9. KellyJune 26, 2014 at 12:02:00 PM EDT

    Yum! That looks so pretty too. I like the idea of making it for a group when you need to take a dish since it feeds so many. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:35:00 PM EDT

      If you make a full pound, it feeds a ton of people. I used baby arugula, and it stayed fresh looking for a couple days, and it is very transportable.

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  10. PoppyJune 26, 2014 at 5:12:00 PM EDT

    Oh, Amy, your Pasta Salad with Arugula and Tomato is the perfect meal for the horrible heatwave we're having today! What a lovely blend of veggies and basil and lemon juice and tomatoes! Just wondering...would it be wrong to add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to this already amazing dish? If you think it is, I won't - (tell you, that is!;)).

    Thanks for saving us here in the Med with your immediato insalata!

    Poppy

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:36:00 PM EDT

      I hope your heatwave has subsided, Poppy, but if not, make some of this pasta salad so you don't have to cook! It would be completely right to add the cheese; in fact, I did, but I took all the photos before I did that -- oops!

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  11. MichelleJune 27, 2014 at 1:51:00 PM EDT

    Yum! That is going to be perfect with all of our arugula and tomatoes from our CSA!! I do hope you are linking this up with our Foodie Fridays!

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:38:00 PM EDT

      I hope you enjoy it, Michelle, especially since you have the main ingredients close at hand! And yes, I did link up, thanks!

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  12. KC the Kitchen ChopperJune 29, 2014 at 3:39:00 PM EDT

    Oh I love when pasta get healthified or as I say "Choppedified". Love this combo and so happy you shared it at #theWeekendSocial! You're welcome every week. Starting Thursdays at 9:00 PM EST. I'm off to pin!

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    1. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesJune 29, 2014 at 11:39:00 PM EDT

      Thank you, KC! This really is a healthy recipe. The flavors were just made to go together. See you at the next party!

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  13. shari @ keto foodificationJune 30, 2014 at 1:30:00 AM EDT

    Thanks for coming by Let's Get Real. Love your post and appreciate you taking the time to share.
    Blessings,
    Shari

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  14. CorinneJuly 1, 2014 at 9:35:00 AM EDT

    Amy, This is one of my favorite summer recipes. The pasta is cool and refreshing. I love it!

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  15. cooking with curlsJuly 4, 2014 at 12:00:00 AM EDT

    Looks very easy, and very delicious! :)

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