Tangy Broccoli Pasta Salad Food

TANGY BROCCOLI-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last minute; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add onions, peppers and bacon; mix lightly.
• Mix mayo and sugar until blended. Add to salad; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

BROCCOLI TAHINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, mustard, maple syrup, salt and water. Set aside.
• Prepare a large pot of salted boiling water and a large bowl of ice water. Drop the broccoli and green beans into the boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Remove and immediately immerse in the ice water to stop the cooking processing. Keep in the ice water long enough to cool completely, about 15 seconds. Then, drain and and place on a kitchen towel to dry.
• In a large pot of salted boiling water, prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, cooking until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, green beans, zucchini, tomatoes, basil and the pasta. Drizzle with the dressing and toss. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and squeezes of lemon, if desired. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and chill for 15 minutes. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

BROCCOLI-PASTA-CHEDDAR SALAD

Steps:

• Mix sugar, mayonnaise, and vinegar; set aside.
• Boil noodles until done; drain in colander. Run cold water over pasta to chill.
• In a large bowl combine pasta, onion, cheddar cheese, and broccoli. Pour desired amount of dressing over and toss well. Serve cold.

PASTA AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling salted water, 7 minutes. Add broccoli; cook until both pasta and broccoli are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water.
• In a small bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, Parmesan, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add olive oil, and toss. If desired, squeeze a lemon wedge over salad just before eating.

TANGY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.

SUNNY BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Stir in pasta, broccoli, onion, raisins and sunflower nuts. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

SWEET AND TANGY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble bacon.
• Place broccoli, onion, raisins, and bacon in a large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.

SWEET & TANGY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Fry bacon, drain and crumble, then set aside.
• Rinse and drain broccoli. Remove the tough bottoms of the stalks, slice stems and flowerets, then coarsely chop all parts and place in large mixing bowl. Quarter onion slices and add to broccoli along with grapes, cranberries, sunflower kernels,bacon and cheese. Toss well to combine.
• For dresssing, combine remaining ingredients and mix well until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth.
• Refrigerate all, toss broccoli with dressing just before serving.