Pasta-Broccolini Salad Recipe

Name: Pasta-Broccolini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pasta; 1 1/2 lbs shaped pasta (read INTRO); 1 lb Broccolini; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (or equivalent amount of freshly cooked chickpeas); 1/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted; Dressing; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; cracked black pepper, to taste; 1/2 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

Pasta
1 1/2 lbs shaped pasta (read INTRO)
1 lb Broccolini
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (or equivalent amount of freshly cooked chickpeas)
1/4 cup walnut pieces, toasted
Dressing
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
cracked black pepper, to taste
1/2 lemon, juice of

1
Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat up a large pot of salted water to boiling. Place the broccolini stems in the boiling water. Return to boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the stems are crisp-tender.
3
Drain the broccolini and rinse with cold water to halt the cooking process. Drain well again.
4
In a large serving bowl combine the broccolini with the cooked pasta. Gently stir in the chickpeas and *walnut pieces.
5
Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small non-reactive bowl.
6
Pour dressing over the broccoli-pasta mixture. Toss gently to coat.
7
Squeeze the lemon juice over the salad and serve or cover and chill.
8
*NOTE: If you choose to serve the salad cold, stir in the walnuts just before serving.

947

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pasta, 1 1/2 lbs shaped pasta (read INTRO), 1 lb Broccolini, 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained (or equivalent amount of freshly cooked chickpeas), and more.

Yes, Pasta-Broccolini 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.

Pasta-Broccolini Salad

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