Linda's Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Linda's Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked; 4 cups fresh broccoli, flowerets; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed; ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; lettuce leaf; cherry tomatoes, halves for garnish; ½ cup vegetable oil; ⅓ cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked
4 cups fresh broccoli, flowerets
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
lettuce leaf
cherry tomatoes, halves for garnish
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

1
Cook pasta according to pkg.
2
directions, and drain.
3
Rinse with cold water, and drain.
4
Cook broccoli in a small amount of boiling water 2-3 minutes or until slightly tender.
5
Drain.
6
Rinse with cold water, and drain.
7
Combine pasta, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, and herbs in a lg bowl and, toss with Mustard Vinaigrette, and serve on a lettuce-lined platter.
8
Mustard Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
9
Cover, and chill.

656

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces rigatoni pasta, uncooked, 4 cups fresh broccoli, flowerets, 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed, ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Linda's Broccoli Cheese 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.

Linda's Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad

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