6ouncesuncooked pasta, such as bow-ties, penne, or fusilli
2tablespoonschopped walnuts, coarsely chopped
2cupsbaby arugula leaves, stems removed
2scallions, finely chopped
1cupgrape tomatoes, halved
1tablespoonwhite wine vinegar
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
3tablespoonsreduced fat blue cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Cook the pasta, according to package directions, until tender. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the pasta cooking water for the dressing below, before draining the pasta.
While you are waiting for the water to boil and cook the pasta, toast the nuts: Place the walnuts in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium-high heat. Toast the nuts, shaking the skillet frequently, about 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant Remove nuts from the skillet and set aside.
Drain the pasta well and place it in a large serving bowl. Immediately add the arugula and toss well. Cover the bowl with a lid or tight fitting plastic wrap and set aside until the arugula is limp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the scallions and tomatoes.
To make the dressing, in a cup or small bowl stir together the vinegar, oil, reserved tablespoon of pasta cooking water, and salt and pepper.
Pour dressing over the pasta salad and toss well; sprinkle with blue cheese and toasted chopped walnuts.
Recipe Notes
Be sure to reserve at least 1 tablespoon of the pasta cooking water for the dressing, before draining the pasta.To make the dressing: in a cup or small bowl stir together the vinegar, oil, reserved tablespoon of pasta cooking water, and salt and pepper.To toast the walnuts: Place the walnuts in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium-high heat. Toast the nuts, shaking the skillet frequently, about 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant Remove nuts from the skillet and set aside.If you are using mature arugula leaves, chop and add them to the pasta for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of the cooking time to blanch them. Drain the pasta and arugula, and proceed with the recipe.Serving size: 1-¼ cupsClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.7*SmartPoints (Green plan)7*SmartPoints (Blue plan)7*SmartPoints (Purple plan)7*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Pasta Salad with Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Arugula
Amount Per Serving (1 -¼ cups)
Calories 272Calories from Fat 123
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.7g21%
Carbohydrates 27.8g9%
Fiber 1.9g8%
Protein 11.7g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.