Broccoli cherry tomato pasta salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. With its vibrant colors and delicious combination of flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit. The broccoli provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals, while the cherry tomatoes add a burst of sweetness. The pasta is cooked to al dente perfection and tossed with a light dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So, grab your ingredients and let's get started!
Let's cook with our recipes!
CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND CHERRY TOMATO FUSILLI
For a one-dish weekday meal, serve our fusilli with chicken, broccoli and cherry tomatoes. It has half the fat of spaghetti and meatballs, plus it combines a healthy dose of vegetables.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the chicken, broth, 1 teaspoon of the salt, smashed garlic, and parsley. Bring just to a boil, remove from the heat, and set aside, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, strain the broth. Pull the chicken into strips and put in a bowl with about 1/4 cup of the broth. Reserve the rest of the chicken broth.
- Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Return the water to a boil, add the fusilli and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente to tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, combine the minced garlic, oil, and chile flakes in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until somewhat soft, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of the broth, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and stir in the butter and 1/4 cup of the pecorino until incorporated. Stir in the chicken and broccoli, bring to a simmer, and remove from the heat.
- Drain the pasta in a colander in the sink. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1/4 cup pecorino. Pour the sauce over the pasta, season with pepper, and toss to combine. (If the sauce around the pasta seems "tight", add a little more broth, until it loosely naps the fusilli.) Serve in large bowls and pass additional cheese at the table, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8.5 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams
ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Add broccoli to a large bowl. Add the shallots, cherry tomatoes, garlic and red pepper flakes with 4 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread onto large baking sheet. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. Grate the Parmesan over the broccoli while it's hot.
BROCCOLI, CHICKPEA, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
This is a healthy salad that's perfect when paired with a simple sandwich for a light lunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan with a steamer insert, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, red-wine vinegar, olive oil, and onion; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and broccoli. Toss to coat with dressing. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g
MARINATED BROCCOLI-TOMATO SALAD
Move over, potato salad-Marinated Broccoli-Tomato Salad is stealing your spot. A bountiful broccoli-tomato salad with cheesy goodness in every bite.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
- Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
- Refrigerate 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
TOMATO BROCCOLI SALAD
I found this recipe over 25 years ago. I made a few changes to it and our family has enjoyed it ever since. The colorful combination is perfect for the holidays, but it's equally nice at a summer picnic. -Helen Meadows of Trout Creek, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place broccoli and water in a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; drain. Cool completely., Place broccoli in a serving bowl; gently stir in tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROCCOLI, CHERRY TOMATO, & PASTA SALAD
I found this recipe in Cooking Light magazine years ago and, even though it takes a bit of time to prepare, it's still a favorite! I usually don't use the dill (although I do like it when I happen to have it on hand), and I use 1/4 cup of sliced green onions instead of the shallots.
Provided by VictoriaL
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- To prepare herb mixture, combine first 6 ingredients on a cutting board; finely chop, and reserve 3 tablespoons.
- Set remaining herb mixture aside.
- To prepare the dressing, place the reserved 3 tablespoons herb mixture in a food processor.
- Drop 2 garlic cloves through the food chute with food processor on; process until minced.
- Add cottage cheese and next 6 ingredients (cottage cheese through dash of pepper) to food processor; process until smooth.
- Stir in feta.
- To prepare salad, steam broccoli, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Cool.
- Combine remaining herb mixture, broccoli, mushrooms, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss well.
- Yield: 4 (2 1/2) cup servings CALORIES 327 (24% from fat); FAT 8.
- 8g (satfat 3g, monofat 3. 4g, polyfat 0. 9g); PROTEIN 18.
- 4g; CARBOHYDRATE 50g; FIBER 7g; CHOLESTEROL 14mg; IRON 4.
- 3mg; SODIUM 768mg; CALCIUM 248mg; Cooking Light, JUNE 1999.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 524.4, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 18.9
TOMATO, BROCCOLI AND PASTA SALAD
A meal on its own... Great for picnics and summer parties. Looks great with the coloured pasta. Not too high in calories either. One of my sister's recipes passed down...
Provided by Valerie in Australia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta until tender but firm.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Wrap in paper towel and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli for 2 minutes in boiling water.
- Drain and rinse in cold water and wrap in a towel.
- In salad bowl combine pasta, green onions,tomatoes, cheese (add broccoli just before serving) Dressing: Combine lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard and olive oil till mixed well.
- Pour over salad and toss till mixed.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
- Tastes even better the next day.
- The broccoli is added last because the acid in the salad dressing will cause the broccoli to lose its green colour.
BROCCOLI AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
Categories Salad Tomato Vegetable Freeze/Chill Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal Low/No Sugar Summer Chill Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Steam broccoli until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool. Add tomatoes. Place mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in vinegar, then oil. Mix in oregano. Add to salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover, chill.)
Tips:
- Keep the pasta al dente: When cooking the pasta, be sure to cook it until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape better in the salad.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher and better quality the ingredients you use, the better your salad will taste. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful cheese.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the broccoli, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from getting mushy.
- Let the salad cool completely: Before serving the salad, be sure to let it cool completely. This will help the flavors meld together and make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
This broccoli cherry tomato pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its colorful vegetables, tangy dressing, and flavorful cheese, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this broccoli cherry tomato pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love