Description
A refreshing and vibrant summer pasta salad featuring ripe peaches, sweet cherries, and creamy feta cheese, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe, firm peaches, sliced into bite-sized wedges
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 4 cups arugula, rinsed and dried thoroughly
- 8 oz small shape pasta (farfalle, rotini, or penne)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
- Pit and halve the cherries. Slice the peaches into bite-sized wedges. Rinse and dry the arugula thoroughly to keep it crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper until emulsified into a smooth, tangy dressing.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the cooled pasta, peaches, cherries, arugula, and crumbled feta cheese. Pour the dressing over and toss lightly to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate the salad for 20 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for the most refreshing taste.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping with toasted nuts or seeds.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg