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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely slice the red onion, and set them aside.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
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.
Add the shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil to the salad, reserving a few for garnish if desired. Toss gently to combine.
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.
Garnish with the reserved basil leaves and parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.3 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3232 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.8 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 62.4 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 832 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
