Description
This easy Cold Pasta Salad has broccoli, bell peppers, zesty Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese. It’s simple and always a favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Pasta: Bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- Assemble: In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, broccoli, bell peppers, red onion, and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For the broccoli, you may optionally blanch it in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes before plunging into an ice bath.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 141 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
Keywords: cold pasta salad, Italian dressing, rotini salad, broccoli pasta salad