Pasta Salad Wroasted Broccoli Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Trim 1 inch from stems of broccoli. Peel outer layer of stems; cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices. Separate florets into bite-size pieces. On one large or two small rimmed baking sheets, toss broccoli, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer; roast, rotating sheets and turning broccoli halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water; rinse under cold water until cool, and drain. Return to pot.
• Remove skin from roasted garlic. In a small bowl, mash garlic until it forms a paste; whisk in lemon juice and remaining tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture over pasta; toss in broccoli, red peppers, olives, and walnuts. Add some reserved cooking water, if needed. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

ROASTED BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the olive oil, broccoli florets, red onion, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast, tossing halfway through, until the broccoli edges are crisp, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 12 to 14 minutes. Chop and set aside.
• For the dressing, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise and milk in a small bowl. Season with the sugar, paprika, 1 tablespoon of the chopped parsley, 2 teaspoons salt and a pinch of pepper and mix together.
• Add the bacon and 1 tablespoon parsley to the cooled broccoli, then pour over enough of the dressing to coat and toss until well mixed. Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley.
• To make ahead, assemble the salad, cover and refrigerate.

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.