PASTA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS

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The peanut butter, rice vinegar, and soy sauce give this Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Peanuts an Asian-inspired flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt
1/2 pound whole-wheat fusilli
2 heads (2 pounds) broccoli
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup)
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, trim 1 inch from the stem end of broccoli stalks. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, peel outer layer of stalks; thinly slice crosswise. Separate florets into bite-size pieces.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium.Add pepper flakes, broccoli, and 3/4 cup water; cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Uncover and cook until liquid has evaporated and broccoli is tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, peanut butter, and soy sauce until smooth. Add cooled pasta, broccoli, scallions, and peanuts; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Alpha Racer
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the crunchy texture of the peanuts and the creamy dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmad Rabih Rustami
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This pasta salad is easy to make and very flavorful. I love the combination of broccoli, peanuts, and dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruhul Ruhul
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and peanuts. I love the crunchy texture of the peanuts and the creamy dressing. I will definitely be making this again!


Folashade Adebimpe
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I love the combination of broccoli, peanuts, and dressing.


muhammad fayyaz
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It's very flavorful.


stacey
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This pasta salad is easy to make.


Tiffany Williams
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Everyone loves the unique flavor combination.


Rai Tashtika
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This pasta salad is a hit at parties.


Lwazi Mpila
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I will definitely be making this again.


Alexica Adams
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The creamy dressing is delicious.


Precious Osarumwense
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I love the crunchy texture of the peanuts.


shahrukh qureshi
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and peanuts.


Sayam Gaming
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This pasta salad is easy to make and very flavorful. I love the combination of broccoli, peanuts, and dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Qurban Ali sheikh
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Mituru Lahiru
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the crunchy texture of the peanuts and the creamy dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Hebber Lopez Lopez
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This pasta salad is easy to make and very flavorful. I love the combination of broccoli, peanuts, and dressing. I will definitely be making this again.


Bharat Giri
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


XpeterX
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and peanuts. I love the crunchy texture of the peanuts and the creamy dressing. I will definitely be making this again!