Description
A refreshing and delicious broccoli pasta salad that combines fresh vegetables and pasta for a perfect side dish or light meal.
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 feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the amount of feta cheese according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg