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tangy broccoli pasta salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Linda Dalton
@Stripey
Coconut Creek, FL

This is a simple veggie salad with penne pasta. The dressing is creamy, a little sweet and a bit tart- All the flavor combinations I love. And it's rather figure friendly because there is very little pasta. Just enough to make you feel like you're indulging!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For tangy broccoli pasta salad

  • 6 slice
    cooked bacon chopped
  • 1 md
    head broccoli cut into bite size florets
  • 1/2 c
    uncooked penne pasta
  • 2
    scallions chopped 1/2 inch
  • 1/2 c
    pitted kalamata olives halved
  • 1/3 c
    raisins (optional)
  • 1
    roasted pepper chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 c
    rice vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    light mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp
    splenda or sugar
  • 1/8 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt

How To Make tangy broccoli pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook penne according to package directions. While penne is cooking microwave broccoli florets on high for 2-1/2 minutes with a few tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt. Let broccoli cool and drain. When penne is done, rinse with cool water and drain. Place all salad ingredients in large bowl and get ready to make the dressing.
  • 2
    Combine all dressing ingredients in medium size bowl and mix with a whisk to remove any lumps. Add to salad and toss/mix well. Cover and chill to let the flavors meld.
  • 3
    Serve as a side with burgers or sandwiches, or do what I do, roll in Bibb lettuce leaves and take a big bite!
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