WW PASTA SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE, WALNUTS AND ARUGULA

WW PASTA SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE, WALNUTS AND ARUGULA image

Categories Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp table salt
6 oz uncooked bow tie pasta (farfalle)
2 cups baby arugula leaves, stems removed
2 Tbsp minced fresh chives
1 cup grap tomatoes, halved
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 Tbsp crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Place walnuts in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet. Toast nuts over medium-high heat until browned, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Bring 3 quarts of water and 1/2 tsp of salt to a boil in a large pot. Stir in pasta and cook until tender, about 11 to 13 minutes. Remove 1 tablespoon of pasta cooking water and save for dressing below. Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl. Immediately add arugula and toss well. Cover bown with a lid or tight fitting plastic wrap; set aside until arugula is limp, about 5 minutes. Stir in chives and tomatoes. In a cup, stir together vinegar, oil, reserved tablespoon of pasta cooking water, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss well. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.