Pasta and Broccoli Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Pasta and Broccoli Salad, a perfect combination of fresh flavors and hearty textures. Tender bowtie pasta and crisp broccoli florets come together with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onions, and a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Finished with fragrant basil and a touch of shaved parmesan, this dish strikes the perfect balance between light and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy pasta salad is ideal for a quick lunch, a picnic side dish, or a make-ahead meal bursting with flavor. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing option that's both wholesome and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams bowtie pasta (farfalle)
- 300 grams broccoli florets
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 60 ml olive oil
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, shaved
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool. Set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the broccoli by cutting it into small florets. Blanch the florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely slice the red onion, and set them aside.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Step 6
Add the shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil to the salad, reserving a few for garnish if desired. Toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Garnish with the reserved basil leaves and parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1023.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1783.0 |
| Total Fat 76.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3231.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 226.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.9g | |
| Protein 62.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium 831.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1115.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories