I had leftover grilled zucchini, some arugula hanging out in the fridge, and a can of lentils, so naturally they all found their way into a pasta salad.
Herby Ditalini Salad with Grilled Zucchini & Lentils
Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Salad
* 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
* 1 (15 oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed
* 2-3 grilled zucchini, chopped
* 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
* 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
* 2 cups baby arugula
For the Arugula Vinaigrette
* 1 packed cup arugula
* 1 garlic clove
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
* 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
* 1/2 tsp kosher salt
* Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the ditalini in well-salted water according to package directions. Drain and drizzle with a touch of olive oil.
2. Add the arugula, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cook...
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