Smoked Gouda And Arugula Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Boil the pasta 7-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Mix all remaining ingredients with the pasta.
Chill until ready to serve. Add more mayo if needed and mix one more time just before serving.
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.