Description
A refreshing and vibrant broccoli pasta salad that combines fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 8 ounces of pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup of bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or carrots for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for meal prep.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Broccoli Pasta Salad, Tasty Salad Recipe, Fresh Pasta Salad