PASTA SALAD WITH BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS

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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt
½ pound whole-wheat fusilli
2 heads (2 pounds) broccoli
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup)
½ 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 ¾ 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.

Hanna Ingram
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Teagan Sum
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this salad. The dressing is amazing and the peanuts add a nice crunch.


Safal Karki
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This recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and nuts. It's always a hit!


Mohamed Abdalbagi
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.


E C
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This salad is perfect for meal prep. I made a big batch on Sunday and it lasted me all week.


Ronald Mcdaniel
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise-based dressings, so I used a vinaigrette instead. It was still really good!


Bandhan Movies
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I would encourage people to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.


Nima Rinzin
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The broccoli was a bit tough, even after I blanched it. I think I'll try roasting it next time.


B Jacob
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This salad was a little bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more herbs or spices.


Sharon Martin
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead. The salad was still delicious!


Broski
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! It's now my go-to recipe for summer potlucks.


Theo Durose
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Bk Ds
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I used a mix of different colored broccoli and it looked really pretty.


Tuyizere Ferias
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli, but this salad changed my mind! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the peanuts added a nice crunch.


Maitee Natalia Arocho
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer BBQ! Everyone loved the unique combination of broccoli, peanuts, and dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.