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Peach Arugula Pasta Salad

Last Updated on August 30, 2020. Originally Posted on September 14, 2020 By Laura Franco / Leave a Comment

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Don't underestimate the power of a simple salad; they don't have to be complicated or difficult to be fancy and delicious. Let the simple ingredients in this peach arugula pasta salad shine, where less is more and dinner is quick, full of flavor, and satisfying. via @krazykitchenmomDon't underestimate the power of a simple salad; they don't have to be complicated or difficult to be fancy and delicious. Let the simple ingredients in this peach arugula pasta salad shine, where less is more and dinner is quick, full of flavor, and satisfying. via @krazykitchenmom

Don’t underestimate the power of a simple salad; they don’t have to be complicated or difficult to be fancy and delicious.

Let the simple ingredients in this peach arugula pasta salad shine, where less is more and dinner is quick, full of flavor, and super satisfying.

White platter with ravioli, arugula, peaches

Why I Like This Recipe

  • Four main ingredients and a homemade vinaigrette is all it takes for put this flavorful pasta salad together in minutes.
  • The simple ingredients in this pasta salad make it a full meal without much fuss.
  • You can make most of it ahead of time and then assembly when ready to eat.
  • The arugula stands up to the tangy dressing, the sweet peaches and the creamy pasta.

Ingredients

cookie sheet with the ingredients needed to make arugula pasta salad with peaches

Baby Arugula – I like baby arugula because it’s a bit less intense in flavor than fully matured arugula and it is a nice tender green that still holds up to salad dressing.

Refrigerator Cheese Ravioli – I buy fresh packaged pasta varieties when they are on sale, especially when they are a BOGO (buy one get one). I store them in my freezer. That way I have pasta ready to cook whenever I want it.

Pine Nuts – I also buy nuts when they are on sale. I store them in small mason jars in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for months. For this recipe, I toasted the pine nuts in a stovetop skillet for about 4 minutes just until they started to brown.

Vinaigrette – For this recipe, I made a simple vinaigrette with extra virgin olive oil, orange muscat champagne vinegar that I bought at Trader Joe’s, and some honey.

How To Make This Salad

  1. Start by mixing together all of the vinaigrette ingredients.
  2. Next, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once you’ve drained them, pat them dry with a paper towel, place them in a single layer on a plate to cool. You want the pasta to be room temperature. Or you can make it a day in advance and use it cold.
  3. Place the baby arugula into a small dish and toss it with 1/2 of the vinaigrette.
  4. Arrange the dressed arugula on to a large platter, place the cooked and cooled ravioli on top of the arugula, and drizzle it with the remaining vinaigrette.
  5. Slice the peach and arrange the peaches in between the ravioli.
  6. Sprinkle the entire salad with toasted pine nuts.
Photo of the step to make the pasta salad

Serve The Salad With Toasted Pita Bread

I like to serve this salad with small toasted pita bread. To make the pita bread, simply mix together 1 tablespoon of melted butter and 1 teaspoon of dry Italian seasoning. Brush the pitas with the butter mixture and bake them for 5 minutes in a 350° oven.

If you cannot find small pitas in your grocery store, use a large pita cut into small pieces.

Photo of the ingredients to make pita toast

Frequently Asked Questions

What does arugula taste like?

Arugula has an intense peppery mustardy flavor. I prefer the baby arugula, which is harvested young. It still has a pepper and mustard flavor but it doesn’t overpower the salad as it’s less intense.

Can I use another type of green instead of arugula?

Yes! I think that baby spinach would be a great substitute to arugula for this salad.

Can I use another type of vinegar in the vinaigrette?

You can use any type of vinaigrette you’d like to make the dressing. I chose the orange muscat champagne vinegar because it brings out the bight freshness of the peaches. You could use rice wine vinegar or even red wine vinegar.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • Keeping Green Fresh – I like to have fresh greens in my refrigerator at all times but I often find they wilted before I’m ready to use them. Now, as soon as I get home from the grocery store, I open the container and place a paper towel inside. The paper towel absorbs excess moisture that makes the greens wilt more quickly. This is especially true for heavier greens like arugula or spinach.
  • When cooking any type of pasta, make sure you heavily salt the cooking water. It’s the only time you can really add seasoning to the pasta.
  • Get creative! One of my favorite things about salads is that you can be as creative as your mind will allow you. Instead of peaches in the recipe, try plums or pears. Substitute the mini ravioli for cheese tortellini or bow tie pasta. Add some shaved parmesan cheese or small pieces of goat cheese. Have fun with salads!
arugula pasta salad on a small plate with pita bread and a glass of rose wine on the side

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White platter with ravioli, arugula, peaches

Peach Arugula Pasta Salad

Don't underestimate the power of a simple salad; they don't have to be complicated or difficult to be fancy and delicious. Let the simple ingredients in this peach arugula pasta salad shine, where less is more and dinner is quick, full of flavor, and satisfying.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

For the vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp orange muscat champagne vinegar (can sub with rice wine vinegar or red wine vinegar)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp hone (can sub with agave)

For the salad

  • 1 9-oz. package mini cheese ravioli
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 1 fresh peach
  • 4 tbsp toasted pine nuts

For the pita toast

  • 4-5 small pita bread
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning

Instructions

For the vinaigrette

  • Place all of the ingredients into a small mason jar with a lid and shake until combined

For the pita toast

  • Preheat the oven to 350°
  • Melt the butter.
  • Stir in the Italian seasoning
  • Brush both sides of the pita bread with the seasoned melted butter
  • Bake for 5 minutes.

For the salad

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once you've drained them, pat them dry with a paper towel, place them in a single layer on a plate to cool. You want the pasta to be room temperature.
  • Place the baby arugula into a small dish and toss it with 1/2 of the vinaigrette.
  • Arrange the dressed arugula on to a large platter, place the cooked and cooled ravioli on top of the arugula, and drizzle it with the remaining vinaigrette.
  • Slice the peach and arrange the peaches in between the ravioli.
  • Sprinkle the entire salad with toasted pine nuts.

Notes

  • To toast the pine nuts, place them in a stovetop skillet for about 4 minutes on medium-high heat just until they started to brown.
  • Keeping Green Fresh – I like to have fresh greens in my refrigerator at all times but I used to find they wilted before I was ready to use them. Now, as soon as I get home from the grocery store, I will open the container and place a paper towel inside. The paper towel absorbs excess moisture that makes the green wilt more quickly. This is especially true for heavier greens like arugula or spinach.
  • When cooking any type of pasta, make sure you heavily salt the cooking water. It’s the only time you can really add seasoning to the pasta.
  • Get creative! One of my favorite things about salads is that you can be as creative as your mind can allow you. Instead of peaches in the recipe, try plums or pears. Substitute the mini ravioli for cheese tortellini or bow tie pasta. Add some shaved parmesan cheese or small pieces of goat cheese. Have fun with salads!
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