posted by Becky 05-13-103 8:27 PM
Broccoli Pasta Salad
5 c spiral pasta
1 c dressing (to follow)
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 Tbsp pignoli (pine) nuts
1 bunch fresh broccoli flowerettes
4 oz Feta or Mozzarella cheese
2 tsp basil
boiled ham, chopped (optional)
Dressing:
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c wine vinegar
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
2 Tbsp mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Combine ingredients for salad, adding 1 cup dressing. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Serve chilled.
Pasta Salad
Golden Vinaigrette Dressing:
1 c vegetable oil
1/3 c cider or wine vinegar
2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Combine all ingredients. Makes 1 3/4 cups of dressing.
Broccoli Pasta:
5 c cooked spiral pasta (use colored if possible)
1 bunch steamed broccoli, cut into florets and cut stems
1 c or desired amount Golden Vinaigrette Dressing
4 oz cubed Feta cheese (optional)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped fresh basil
pignoli nuts
Add dressing to pasta and broccoli. Gently toss together all ingredients, except pignoli nuts. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Garnish with pignoli nuts. Serve slightly chilled.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.