ITALIAN BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

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"I've served this dish at our children's graduation parties, and everyone has asked for the recipe," Loretta Conrey notes from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The chilled pasta salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck. Dressed with a light coating of reduced-fat salad dressing, it's chock-full of good-for-you cauliflower, carrot and broccoli bits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 tablespoon water
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe dish, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, carrot and water. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Immediately place vegetables in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, vegetable mixture, water chestnuts, olives and onion. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, dill and salt. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

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Ahmad Nawaz
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of the broccoli and the pasta. The dressing is also delicious.


Derby Boy
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I loved this pasta salad! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the dressing was delicious. I added some extra bacon and it was even better.


Austin Dearstyne
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used whole wheat pasta and added some grilled chicken. It was a great healthy meal.


Usama Chohan
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was delicious and the broccoli was cooked perfectly.


YTK RAKIB HASAN
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This was a great recipe. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Daniel Agbenyegah
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of the broccoli and the pasta. The dressing is also delicious.


Zahid Mughal
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I made this for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jui Akter
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used whole wheat pasta and added some grilled chicken. It was a great healthy meal.


Rifat Hossin
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I loved this pasta salad! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the dressing was delicious. I added some extra bacon and it was even better.


Misha 010
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The broccoli was cooked perfectly and the dressing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ambree Bolin
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was so good and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sonu Jutt
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So easy to make and so delicious! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the dressing was flavorful. I added some extra cheese and it was perfect.


Gajurman Rai
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the crunch of the broccoli and the flavor of the dressing. Will definitely be making this again.