Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and olives.
- Combine the cooled pasta with the bowl of veggies.
- Dress the salad: Pour Italian dressing over and toss until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made a day ahead to allow flavors to deepen. Customize with additions like feta, chickpeas, or other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg