Broccoli Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

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.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions and drain completely.
• Steam broccoli until fork tender, drain completely.
• Cut tomatoes in half.
• In skillet over medium heat melt butter in olive oil.
• Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Put the prepared pasta in skillet and toss to coat.
• Add the tomatoes and toss for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and toss 1-2 minutes.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with Grated Parmensa 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.

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.

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.