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Greek Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe

Greek Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe
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A vibrant and healthy Greek broccoli pasta salad featuring rotini pasta, fresh broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade red wine vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

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Broccoli Pasta Salad Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper, ½-inch dice
  • ½ cup diced red onion, ¼-inch dice
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing Ingredients

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta and Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package directions for about 8 minutes. Add the broccoli florets during the last two minutes of cooking to blanch them. Drain the pasta and broccoli, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the ingredients.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, toss together the cooked pasta and broccoli, cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, and kalamata olives until evenly mixed.
  3. Add Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the pasta salad for a creamy, tangy flavor.
  4. Prepare Dressing: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  5. Emulsify Dressing: While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the dressing thickens and emulsifies. If the dressing is not being used immediately, whisk it again before adding to the salad.
  6. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly. Alternatively, serve the dressing on the side for guests to add as desired.

Notes

  • For best texture, rinse pasta and broccoli under cold water to cool them quickly and prevent overcooking.
  • The salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Feel free to add other fresh vegetables like cucumbers or red bell peppers for extra crunch.
  • Use gluten-free pasta to make this salad gluten-free.
  • For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative, and replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

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Keywords: Greek pasta salad, broccoli pasta salad, rotini pasta salad, vegetarian pasta salad, summer salad, healthy pasta salad, feta cheese salad

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