LEMONY PASTA SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS & ARUGULA

LEMONY PASTA SALAD WITH GREEN BEANS & ARUGULA image

Provided by Judy W

Categories Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz spiral pasta, such as cavatappi
8 oz green beans, trimmed & cut in halves or thirds
1 lemon
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp parmesan
2 tsp dijon mustard
splash of worcestershire sauce
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
kosher salt and pepper
2 c baby arugula
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
2. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 strips of zest from the lemon; thinly slice. In a large bowl, squeeze 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. Whisk in the olive oil, parmesan, mustard, worcestershire, garlic and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper.
3. Add the pasta, green beans and lemon zest and toss to coat. Fold in the arugula and the feta.