Pasta and ham salad

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 250 g cocktail tomatoes
• 300 g pasta, small e.g. Mini Penne Rigate
• 100 g cooked ham, sliced
• 150 g arugula
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, white
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch(s) brown sugar
• n. B. Salt
• n. B. Pfeffer
• 1 dashes lemon juice

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 5 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 8 minutes; Total time approx. 33 minutes

Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Wash, trim, and dry the arugula. Then chop it into small pieces. Wash the tomatoes and then quarter them. Place everything in a large bowl. Chop the ham into small pieces and add it to the bowl. Add a dash of lemon juice. When the pasta is al dente, drain and let cool for a moment. Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, a pinch of brown sugar, and salt and pepper (or other desired seasonings) to the bowl with the other ingredients. Season to taste after stirring. Add the pasta and mix everything thoroughly.