Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad

Pasta salad prepared by combining cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, and cubed Mozzarella cheese. Mustard vinaigrette created from vegetable oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, coarse salt, and fresh ground black pepper completes this delicious pasta salad recipe.

Ingredients -
8 ounces Uncooked Rigatoni, cooked, drained, rinsed with cold water
4 cups fresh Broccoli Flowerets
4 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
1/3 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Basil
Mustard Vinaigrette
Lettuce Leaves
Cherry Tomato Halves for garnish

Mustard Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
 
Preparation:

1. Bring a pot with a small amount of water to a boil.

2. Add the broccoli and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender.

3. Remove the broccoli from the stove, drain, rinse with cold water and drain again.

4. In a large bowl, combine the herbs, cheese, broccoli and pasta and toss well.

5. Add the vinaigrette and toss again to coat.

6. Line a serving platter with lettuce leaves.

7. Transfer the pasta mixture to the platter and garnish with cherry tomatoes.

8. Serve.

Mustard Vinaigrette:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Cover and chill until ready to use.

 



Pasta Salad Making Tips -
Radicchio

Radicchio is a bitter and peppery tasting cabbage like plant with ruby-red leaves, and white veins that form a compact, small head.


Pasta Salad Making Tips -
Spinach

Spinach is an incredibly versatile salad ingredient with crinkled or smooth-textured leaves. Spinach has an earthy flavor that works well in both cold and hot salad dishes.


Recipe Ideas:
Broccoli Pasta Toss
Caesar Pasta Salad
California Anti Pasta Salad
California Club Pasta Salad
Campari Tomato Penne Salad With Gorgonzola
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