TOMATO, BROCCOLI AND PASTA SALAD

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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

1/4 lb rigatoni pasta or 1/4 lb other pastas (I use vegetable pasta, 1/2 a box)
3 cups broccoli florets, blanched
1 cup chopped green onion
3 roma tomatoes, cut in wedges
1/4 lb lowfat mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley (optional)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper
black olives, as much as you like

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.

shehnaz bano
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jayden Monroy
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I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Estella Alimasi
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Sandie Mnase
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Colton Nelson
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I love the combination of tomatoes, broccoli, and pasta in this salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Bimala Adhikari
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Samuel Augustine
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I made this salad for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the broccoli.


ZaitZ
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu.


Mohsin HassanAli
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and refreshing.


Muna Rai
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or BBQ. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


James Mwendwa
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more seasoning or herbs.


De Knees
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and refreshing, thanks to the fresh tomatoes and broccoli. The dressing is also delicious.


Timon Khan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked that it was easy to make and didn't require any cooking.


Suparstar YT
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This pasta salad was so refreshing and flavorful! I loved the combination of sweet tomatoes, crunchy broccoli, and chewy pasta. The dressing was also perfect - tangy and light, with just the right amount of sweetness.