Description
This vibrant Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad combines al dente pasta, crunchy broccoli, and fresh vegetables in a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad bursts with flavor and is customizable for any occasion. Enjoy a refreshing taste of summer in every colorful bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook rotini for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, and slice red onion thinly.
- 3. Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- 4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- 5. Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to serving dishes and enjoy! Garnish with additional feta or lemon zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg