Cherry & Peach Pasta Salad With Feta, Arugula, And Honey-Lemon Salad Dressing
A fresh and vibrant pasta salad with sweet cherries, juicy peaches, creamy feta, and zesty honey-lemon dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad, Pasta, Summer Recipes
- Method: No-Cook (except pasta boiling)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the salad:
8 oz short pasta (farfalle, rotini, or penne)
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 large peach, sliced
2 cups fresh arugula
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the honey-lemon dressing:
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
In a large serving bowl, combine pasta, cherries, peach slices, arugula, feta, red onion, and nuts (if using).
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
Use baby spinach instead of arugula for a milder flavor.
Can be made up to 2 hours ahead; add arugula just before serving to keep it fresh.
