Smoked Gouda And Arugula Pasta Salad

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb rotini pasta
• 1/2 lb smoked gouda cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced
• 2 cups arugula
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 boil the pasta 7-9 minutes until al dente. drain and rinse with cold water.
• 2 mix all remaining ingredients with the pasta.
• 3 chill until ready to serve. add more mayo if needed and mix one more time just before serving.
• 4 note: arugula is strong and peppery tasting. if you prefer a milder and more tender texture, substitute fresh baby spinach. cottage living calls for penne pasta, but i like rotini. any pasta that will "grab" the mayo will work. bowtie pasta would look lovely in this dish.