Lemon and Herb Pasta Salad

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 lb bowtie pasta
• Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/3 c plus 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 red pepper, finely chopped
• 2 c torn arugula
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1/2 c shaved Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c pine nuts, toasted
• 1/2 c chopped fresh dill

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the lemon peel, lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, mix together the pasta bell pepper, arugula, eggs, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and dill. Add the lemon dressing and toss.

From Everyday with Rachael Ray