Smoked Gouda and Arugula Pasta Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15

Delightful Smoked Gouda and Arugula Pasta Salad recipe for a quick lunch or light dinner

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

22 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb rotini pasta
	1/2 lb smoked gouda cheese , cut into 1/4-inch cubes
	1/2 cup light mayonnaise
	1 jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , drained and thinly sliced
	2 cups arugula
	salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

550

Sugar

Fat

40g

This Smoked Gouda and Arugula Pasta Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make option for a quick lunch or light dinner. The smoked gouda cheese gives the salad a rich and smoky flavor, while the fresh arugula and sun-dried tomatoes add a peppery tang. It's a perfect dish to enjoy on a warm summer day or to pack as a work lunch. This recipe serves 4 to 6 people and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Instructions

1.	Cook the pasta according to package instructions until it is al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, cubed smoked gouda cheese, and arugula.
3.	Add in the light mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, and toss everything together until well coated.
4.	Refrigerate the pasta salad until ready to serve.

PROS

This pasta salad is packed full of flavor and texture, with the smoky richness of the gouda cheese, the tang of the sun-dried tomatoes, and the peppery freshness of the arugula.
It makes for a perfect quick lunch or light dinner option.

CONS

The mayonnaise in this recipe makes it a higher calorie option, and the pasta can also add up in terms of carbohydrate content for those watching their intake.
Additionally, the smoked gouda cheese can be high in sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its decadent flavor, this salad has certain health benefits. Arugula has been shown to support healthy digestion and build strong bones due to its vitamin K content. Additionally, the sun-dried tomatoes are a good source of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer.