This is not just any arugula salad. The roasted tomatoes make this vegan recipe something that you will crave over and over again. That's right, you'll be craving salad! 188 calories & 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Arugula Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Pasta Recipe
Have you ever had one of those days when you just have to give yourself a big fist pump at the end of the day? I've been patting myself on the back for this vegan arugula salad recipe ever since I made it a few days ago. I think it was the garlic-infused roasted tomatoes that really set the self-congratulatory train in motion.
I first became smitten with roasted tomatoes when I made Roasted Tomato & Chicken Sausage Whole Wheat Pasta. If you haven't had a chance to try that recipe, I encourage you to do so...like, tonight. Once you do the prep work for the tomatoes, which takes about 5 minutes, let them linger in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until they're soft and slightly sweet.
That's good stuff.
Once the tomatoes are done, all that's left to do is quickly whisking together the dressing ingredients (making your own dressing is easier than you think)and tossing all of the ingredients together.
Arugula has a slightly peppery taste, which pairs well with the touch of sweetness in the dressing and the garlicky tomatoes. If arugula really isn't your thing, feel free to substitute spinach or even romaine lettuce.
Now, excuse me while I make another batch of those roasted tomatoes. Their siren's call gets me every time.
The arugula salad recipe:
The tomatoes:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Place the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil, and sprinkle them with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
Roast until the tomatoes are slightly shriveled and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set aside.
The dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, mustard, agave (or honey), rosemary, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined.
The salad:
Cook the rotini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again.
In a large bowl, combine the arugula, pasta, cannellini beans and roasted tomatoes.
Pour in the dressing and toss to coat the salad. Divide between 4 plates and serve.
Other recipes with arugula:
Cookin' Canuck's BLT Naan Pizza with Bacon, Arugula & Tomato
Cookin' Canuck's Quick Ravioli with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Arugula & Hazelnuts
Playful Cooking's Beetroot Arugula Quinoa Patties
If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.
Arugula Salad with Roasted Tomatoes & Pasta Recipe {Vegan}
Ingredients
The Tomatoes:
- 4 Roma tomatoes cut into ¼-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
The Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
The Salad:
- 6 unces whole wheat rotini pasta
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 cup cannellini beans or great northern beans
Instructions
- The Tomatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Place the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil, and sprinkle them with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Roast until the tomatoes are slightly shriveled and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set aside.
- The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, mustard, agave (or honey), rosemary, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined.
- The Salad:
- Cook the rotini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again.
- In a large bowl, combine the arugula, pasta, cannellini beans and roasted tomatoes.
- Pour in the dressing and toss to coat the salad. Divide between 4 plates and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published on February 17, 2014, and has been updated.
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Taryn
Great recipe! Argula and roasted tomatoes have so much flavor no one will know it's vegan.
Justine
Those roasted tomatoes were great! Loved everything about this!
Tania
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I have made this salad numerous times over the past 10 months. I love it! It is hands down my favourite! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Jules
Dara, this recipe is incredible! Stumbled upon it googling "arugula recipe vegan." The dressing adds such a delightful flavor that compliments the roasted tomatoes. I appreciate it as a super simple "go-to" meal for busy weeknights (make the night before!). Thanks for sharing!
melissa @ my whole food life
This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it.
Nutmeg Nanny
I just love arugula 🙂 this salad looks incredible!
Toni
Dara
I make so many of your delicious recipes but this one was over the top! My husband and I couldn't get enough of it. Thanks!!!
A fellow Canuck, Toni
Carol at Wild Goose Tea
What a splendid salad. Variety in colors and definitely flavors. I love arugula. Sometimes pasta salads all taste kind of alike. This one would not fall in that
category.
Trish @infinebalance
I love roasting tomatoes. I'd be proud of myself too. That salad is gorgeous. Such a healthy recipe
Tieghan
Love the colors!! Perfect for a healthy winter dinner!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
I love roasted tomatoes, what a tasty and colorful salad!
cheri
What a great salad. Thanks for sharing!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
I love the look of this! Such a nice recipe!
Lisa@Cluttercafe
This looks delicious! I think I'll have some for dinner tonight. Thanks
Kirsten
Dara,
I had a salad recently with 'bruschetta tomatoes' in lieu of fresh tomatoes and I was smitten. This is the way to get that wonderful tomato taste outside of tomato season. Thanks!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic
Mmmm garlic infused roasted tomatoes sound so good! You definitely have me craving a salad now, too!
Aggie
Oh Dara, I love absolutely everything about this!! I'm on a huge arugula kick lately. Gorgeous salad!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
This salad looks epic Dara...you definitely deserve to be giving yourself a fist pump! Love all the pretty colors... it just looks like health on a plate!