Best 6 Pasta Salad With Goat Cheese And Arugula Recipes

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Pasta salad with goat cheese and arugula is a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make summer dish that is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch or dinner. Its combination of flavors and textures - the tanginess of the goat cheese, the peppery bite of the arugula, and the chewy tenderness of the pasta - make it a crowd-pleasing favorite. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of preparation, you can create a delicious pasta salad that will be enjoyed by all.

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PASTA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA



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You can prep the components of this Pasta Salad with Goat Cheese and Arugula in advance-toss together just before serving. The spicy arugula, creamy goat cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard give the dish plenty of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound gemelli or other short pasta
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (3 ounces)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 bunch arugula (8 ounces), torn
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, toss pasta with beans and goat cheese.
  • Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard and season with salt and pepper. (To store, refrigerate pasta mixture and dressing separately, up to 1 day.) To serve, toss pasta mixture with dressing, arugula, and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g

BEET AND GOAT CHEESE ARUGULA SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 42m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons shallots, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 medium beets, cooked and quartered
6 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Whisk the vinegar, shallots, and honey in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss the beets in a small bowl with enough dressing to coat. Place the beets on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the beets are slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Set aside and cool.
  • Toss the arugula, walnuts, and cranberries in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the salad atop 4 plates. Arrange the beets around the salad. Sprinkle with the avocado and goat cheese, and serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA OVER PENNE



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This is a quick, easy, and elegant dish. Serve as a main course with a good loaf of bread, or as a side dish.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ½ ounces goat cheese
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 334 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PASTA WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO



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This is so good, I know that you will enjoy it. Crisp fried capers make an excellent garnish for this dish.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sun-dried tomato (oil-packed, rinsed, patted dry, and chopped very coarse)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted in small dry skillet over medium heat, until fragrant, about 6 minutes
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb farfalle pasta
1 medium bunch arugula, washed, dried, stemmed and cut into 1-inch lengths (about 6 cups)
3 ounces goat cheese
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In food processor, pulse sun-dried tomatoes, oil, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoons pepper until smooth, about fifteen 2-second pulses, scraping down bowl as needed. Transfer to small bowl.
  • Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil, covered, in stockpot. Stir in pasta and 1 tablespoons salt; cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water, and return pasta to stockpot; immediately stir in arugula until wilted. Stir pasta cooking water into pesto; stir pesto into salad. Serve immediately. dotting individual bowls with 1/2 inch pieces goat cheese.

ARUGULA AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



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This recipe is from "Alive" Magazine. I used greengrapes instead of red - Red will be nicer but I had green on hand. The "Alive" recipe calls for 1/4 cup Hemp Hearts I didn't have any so omitted them. This is adifferent very enjoyable salad - The Grapes are a must that help blend all the flavors together

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
10 ounces baby arugula, washed and dried
3/4 cup red seedless grapes
2 ounces plain goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mustard, lemon juice & oil (I mixed mine in my mini mixer).
  • Place Arugula in a large bowl and toss with the dressing.
  • Divide between 4 plates.
  • Sprinkle grapes, cheese, cper & hemp heart over the arugula.
  • Serve.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE



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This is a festive salad I served for Thanksgiving this year. I usually make it with my homemade shallot vinaigrette (I always have a jar in the fridge), but you can use any vinaigrette or dressing that you like.

Provided by barbara

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (5 ounce) packages arugula
3 ounces crumbled chevre (goat cheese)
3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, or to taste
2 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place arugula in a large bowl and top with chevre and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with vinaigrette right before serving, and mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your pasta salad shine. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp arugula, and creamy goat cheese.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Let the pasta cool before adding the other ingredients: This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette or olive oil dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the salad without overpowering them.
  • Add some crunch: Nuts, seeds, or croutons add a nice textural contrast to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Pasta salad is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

Pasta salad with goat cheese and arugula is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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