Best Broccoli Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

GARDEN-FRESH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Drain.
• Rinse pasta mixture with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour. Stir gently before serving; top with cheese.

BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Cover and chill until ready to use.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain again.
• Boil the broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly tender. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
• Combine the pasta, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and herbs in a large bowl.
• Add mustard vinaigrette dressing and toss to combine.

BROCCOLI, CHERRY TOMATO, & PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare herb mixture, combine first 6 ingredients on a cutting board; finely chop, and reserve 3 tablespoons.
• Set remaining herb mixture aside.
• To prepare the dressing, place the reserved 3 tablespoons herb mixture in a food processor.
• Drop 2 garlic cloves through the food chute with food processor on; process until minced.
• Add cottage cheese and next 6 ingredients (cottage cheese through dash of pepper) to food processor; process until smooth.
• Stir in feta.
• To prepare salad, steam broccoli, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Cool.
• Combine remaining herb mixture, broccoli, mushrooms, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Pour dressing over salad; toss well.
• Yield: 4 (2 1/2) cup servings CALORIES 327 (24% from fat); FAT 8.
• 8g (satfat 3g, monofat 3. 4g, polyfat 0. 9g); PROTEIN 18.
• 4g; CARBOHYDRATE 50g; FIBER 7g; CHOLESTEROL 14mg; IRON 4.
• 3mg; SODIUM 768mg; CALCIUM 248mg; Cooking Light, JUNE 1999.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Add broccoli to a large bowl. Add the shallots, cherry tomatoes, garlic and red pepper flakes with 4 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread onto large baking sheet. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. Grate the Parmesan over the broccoli while it's hot.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND CHERRY TOMATO FUSILLI

Steps:

• In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the chicken, broth, 1 teaspoon of the salt, smashed garlic, and parsley. Bring just to a boil, remove from the heat, and set aside, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, strain the broth. Pull the chicken into strips and put in a bowl with about 1/4 cup of the broth. Reserve the rest of the chicken broth.
• Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Return the water to a boil, add the fusilli and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente to tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.
• While the pasta cooks, combine the minced garlic, oil, and chile flakes in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until somewhat soft, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of the broth, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and stir in the butter and 1/4 cup of the pecorino until incorporated. Stir in the chicken and broccoli, bring to a simmer, and remove from the heat.
• Drain the pasta in a colander in the sink. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1/4 cup pecorino. Pour the sauce over the pasta, season with pepper, and toss to combine. (If the sauce around the pasta seems "tight", add a little more broth, until it loosely naps the fusilli.) Serve in large bowls and pass additional cheese at the table, if desired.

LINGUINE WITH BROCCOLI & CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook pasta until tender, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook garlic and pepper flakes in oil over med heat for 2 minutes Add broccoli, cover and cook 4 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, stir fry for 3 minutes.
• Add parsley, salt and pepper.
• Drain pasta reserving 3/4 cup of cooking water.
• Combine broccoli mixture and pasta.
• Toss to coat adding enough water to moisten.
• Serve with Asiago cheese.

BROCCOLI AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool. Add tomatoes. Place mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk in vinegar, then oil. Mix in oregano. Add to salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover, chill.)