tangy broccoli pasta salad
This is a simple veggie salad with penne pasta. The dressing is creamy, a little sweet and a bit tart- All the flavor combinations I love. And it's rather figure friendly because there is very little pasta. Just enough to make you feel like you're indulging!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Broil
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 1 medium head broccoli cut into bite size florets
- 1/2 cup uncooked penne pasta
- 2 - scallions chopped 1/2 inch
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives halved
- 1/3 cup raisins (optional)
- 1 - roasted pepper chopped into 1 inch pieces
- DRESSING
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons splenda or sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
How To Make tangy broccoli pasta salad
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Step 1Cook penne according to package directions. While penne is cooking microwave broccoli florets on high for 2-1/2 minutes with a few tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt. Let broccoli cool and drain. When penne is done, rinse with cool water and drain. Place all salad ingredients in large bowl and get ready to make the dressing.
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Step 2Combine all dressing ingredients in medium size bowl and mix with a whisk to remove any lumps. Add to salad and toss/mix well. Cover and chill to let the flavors meld. -
Step 3Serve as a side with burgers or sandwiches, or do what I do, roll in Bibb lettuce leaves and take a big bite!
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Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Pasta Sides
Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
American
Method:
Broil
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