Simple Pan-Toasted Lemon Gnocchi With Arugula Salad

Pan-toasted lemon gnocchi paired with the easiest creamy garlicky arugula salad is a 15 minute dinner recipe that requires only a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. This gnocchi and arugula salad recipe is fresh and delicious!

This pan-toasted lemon gnocchi with arugula salad recipe is a lifesaver on those busy evenings when you need to get dinner on the table fast. It’s not only easy to make but also healthy and packed with flavor.

Your family will love the creamy garlicky arugula salad paired with zesty lemon alfredo-stuffed pillowy gnocchi. This is a well-rounded meal that is both satisfying and nutritious.

why your family will love pan-toasted lemon gnocchi and creamy garicky arugula salad

• Delicious Flavor
• Healthy and Nutritious
• Quick and Easy
• Crowd-pleaser
• Kid-friendly – I skipped the arugula salad and served my kids the gnocchi with steamed broccoli when I made this recipe. They loved it!

ingredients

To make this easy and delicious alfredo stuffed gnocchi with lemon arugula salad recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

for the pan-toasted gnocchi

• 1 package stuffed gnocchi – I use the alfredo stuffed gnocchi from Aldi when I make this recipe. You can use any store-bought or homemade gnocchi for this recipe!
• olive oil
• fresh lemon juice
• parmesan cheese

for the arugula salad

• arugula
• olive oil
• garlic
• dijon mustard
• sour cream
• fresh lemon juice and zest
• cherry tomatoes

how to make the easiest arugula salad to pair with gnocchi

To keep it light we are simply mixing together olive oil, sour cream, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper. The flavors do this sort of happy dance in your mouth – it’s like a celebration of springtime magic. I’ve been making this dressing a lot lately. It’s so refreshing and pairs wonderfully with just about anything, especially pillowy delicious gnocchi!

Shall we get started on this little taste of springtime happiness??

how to make pan-toasted lemon gnocchi with arugula salad

Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add gnocchi and toast 1-2 minutes per side, or until slightly brown and crispy. Squeeze lemon juice over before removing the gnocchi from the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Into a medium sized bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sour cream, lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste. Mix in and coat the arugula and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle over the lemon juice.

Serve alongside the toasted gnocchi with lemon wedges and parmesan cheese, if desired.

can I meal prep pan-toasted gnocchi and arugula salad?

YES! This this pan-toasted lemon gnocchi recipe makes one incredible and satisfying meal prep! When I prepped this, I served my gnocchi with our easy chicken milanese recipe–grab that recipe here!

This meal prep is easy, protein packed and loaded with serious flavor and nutrition. You will want to divide the chicken and gnocchi into 4 meal prep containers and get ready for one delicious week of prepped lunches!

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