Best Tomato Broccoli And Pasta Salad Recipes

TOMATO, BROCCOLI AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta until tender but firm.
• Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Wrap in paper towel and set aside.
• Blanch the broccoli for 2 minutes in boiling water.
• Drain and rinse in cold water and wrap in a towel.
• In salad bowl combine pasta, green onions,tomatoes, cheese (add broccoli just before serving) Dressing: Combine lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard and olive oil till mixed well.
• Pour over salad and toss till mixed.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
• Tastes even better the next day.
• The broccoli is added last because the acid in the salad dressing will cause the broccoli to lose its green colour.

BROCCOLI AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup oil in skillet over med.
• high heat.
• Add broccoli, onion, garlic and basil and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender (6 minutes).
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Put broccoli mixture and pasta in bowl and toss.
• Add fruit (strawberries and kiwi), tomatoes and bacon bits and toss again.
• Mix together remaining oil and vinegar and pour over salad.
• Toss.
• Crumble feta cheese over top of salad and toss.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes (including oil if packed in oil), and red pepper. Saute until broccoli is tender, about 6 minutes.
• Add garlic and heat for another 2 minutes, being careful not to burn garlic.
• Remove skillet from heat.
• Prepare pasta, according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and add to skillet.
• Add pine nuts to skillet, toss salad, and transfer to serving bowl.
• Salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve warm or chilled.