Best Broccoli Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings 4 servings

Calories 350

A vibrant and easy-to-make pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables and a flavorful Italian dressing.

2 cups broccoli florets (Buy firm stalks with tight, dark green florets and no yellowing.)
8 ounces pasta rotini or penne (Choose rotini for pockets that catch dressing or penne for meatier bites.)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (Halved, choose firm, ripe tomatoes.)
0.5 cup red onion, diced
0.5 cup bell pepper, diced
0.5 cup shredded carrots
1 cup Italian dressing (Use a quality bottled dressing or make your own.)
to taste salt and pepper (Season gradually after mixing.)

Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes, then cool in ice water.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and shredded carrots.
Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve chilled.

For extra flavor, add some grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Calories: 350kcal

Cost: $12

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli, Pasta, Vegetables