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Pasta Salad with Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Arugula

Pasta Salad with Blue Cheese Walnuts and Arugula
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Ratings (307)
7PointsPlus Value
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Other time: 5 min
Serves: 4
Tangy blue cheese and salty walnuts add wonderful flavor to this dish. But if blue cheese is too strong for your taste, try crumbled feta or goat cheese instead.
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Ingredients

6 oz uncooked bow tie pasta, also called farfalle   
1/2 tsp table salt, for cooking pasta   
  2 cup(s) arugula, baby leaves, stems removed   
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar   
1 Tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin   
1/4 tsp table salt   
1/4 tsp black pepper   
  1 cup(s) grape tomatoes, halved   
2 Tbsp chives, fresh, minced   
3 Tbsp blue cheese, crumbled   
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts, toasted*   

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions; remove 1 tablespoon of pasta cooking water and save for dressing. Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.

  • Immediately add arugula to drained pasta and toss well. Cover bowl and set aside until arugula is limp, about 5 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, in a cup, stir together vinegar, oil, reserved tablespoon pasta cooking water, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; set aside.

  • Add tomatoes and chives to pasta salad; pour dressing over top and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts. Yields about 1 1/4 cups per serving.

Notes

  • *To toast nuts, place them in a small, heavy-bottomed skillet and set over medium-high heat. Toast nuts until lightly browned, shaking skillet frequently, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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  • ltarr1958
  • 5/24/2013 7:36:17 PM
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  • 5 Stars
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This was wonderful meal. I added 1 cup of cooked, diced, chicken that we had earlier this week and this made a very filling dinner.

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  • *Note: This review was posted prior to the launch of PointsPlus
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  • fdickerhoof (faith)
  • 5/23/2013 9:28:10 PM
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  • 4 Stars
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Great and quick

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  • nell0814 (marinell)
  • 5/22/2013 8:15:41 PM
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  • 5 Stars
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Quite simple, yet flavorful. I love this dish - its refreshing!

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  • aghammond2 (audrey)
  • 5/22/2013 9:19:55 AM
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  • 4 Stars
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This was great! i loved it. great for summer!

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