Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, And Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, And Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Herb mixture:; 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 12 mint leaves; 1 garlic clove, peeled; Dressing:; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/3 cup 2% low-fat cottage cheese; 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Dash of black pepper; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; Salad:; 7 cups small broccoli florets; 2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cups cooked medium seashell or rotini pasta (about 4 ounces uncooked pasta); 1/2 cup minced shallots; 2 tablespoons capers; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and halved

Servings: persons

Herb mixture:
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
12 mint leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
Dressing:
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup 2% low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Dash of black pepper
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Salad:
7 cups small broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups cooked medium seashell or rotini pasta (about 4 ounces uncooked pasta)
1/2 cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and halved

1
To prepare herb mixture, combine first 6 ingredients on a cutting board; finely chop, and reserve 3 tablespoons. Set remaining herb mixture aside.
2
To prepare the dressing, place the reserved 3 tablespoons herb mixture in a food processor. Drop 2 garlic cloves through the food chute with food processor on; process until minced. Add cottage cheese and next 6 ingredients (cottage cheese through dash of pepper) to food processor; process until smooth. Stir in feta.
3
To prepare salad, steam broccoli, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Cool. Combine remaining herb mixture, broccoli, mushrooms, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss well.

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Fat

156

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Herb mixture:, 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and more.

Yes, Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, And Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Broccoli, Cherry Tomato, And Pasta Salad

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