Broccoli Pasta Salad

FacebookTwitterPinterestYummlyBroccoli Pasta Salad is bright, fresh and, loaded with veggies! This simple to make side dish is also great to enjoy as a light lunch. It’s the perfect recipe to serve at your next cookout, picnic, or potluck and will be the first dish to go when you’re feeding a crowd.   I am always on the lookout for ways to serve broccoli. Around here, we are big fans of this superfood. Whether it’s my Broccoli Apple Salad, Ramen Broccoli Slaw, or Penne Pasta with Broccoli and Parmesan, we don’t really care how it’s served as long as we get our broccoli fix. Since summer is just around the corner and we’ll be eating outside more, I decided a new recipe was in order that would be perfect for grilling season. I did a little pantry shopping and found a box of orzo pasta. Then, I grabbed my bag of beautiful broccoli and that’s when things started to come together. I added in some tomatoes, onions, feta cheese, and whipped up a zesty dressing from ingredients I had on hand to make a salad that’s worthy to serve at any meal. What Is In Broccoli Pasta Salad? This salad has loads of “good for you” veggies! It has just the right combination of crispy and crunchy along with cool and creamy textures. The dressing is full of “good fat” from olive oil with a zesty kick from red wine vinegar. Here’s what you’ll need: Cooked pasta Broccoli Garlic Grape Tomatoes Green Onions Feta Cheese Olive Oil Red Wine Vinegar Salt and Pepper How To Make This Salad There’s a little secret to making this dish super yummy. It’s all about the broccoli. It’s roasted to bring out all the natural goodness of the star of the recipe! Here’s how to pull the recipe together: Prep the broccoli and roast it in the oven until the tops are slightly charred. While the broccoli is roasting, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Slice up the onions and tomatoes. Whisk or shake up the dressing. Combine everything, give it a good toss then pop it in the fridge until it’s time to serve. How about that for an easy to make, fresh salad? What To Serve With Broccoli Pasta Salad This salad is excellent to serve at any outdoor gathering since it has a no-mayo dressing. But why limit the ways to serve it? It’s so easy to make that it’s perfect to serve at family gatherings, covered dish suppers, and is great on a buffet when you’re entertaining. Try these recipes alongside Broccoli Pasta Salad: Smoked Pulled Pork Three Ingredient Beef Brisket Easy Air Fryer Whole Chicken Sweet Heat BBQ Chicken If you make this recipe, let me know! You can rate it below, leave me a comment, or snap a picture. Just tag me on Instagram at #asouthernsoul. Broccoli Pasta Salad 0 from 0 votes Print Pin Rate Course: Pasta, Salad, Side DishCuisine: American Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 15 minutes Servings: 8 Author: Donya Mullins IngredientsIngredients1 1/2 cups orzo pasta 4 cups broccoli, cut into pieces2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half4 green onions - sliced6 ounces crumbled feta cheeseDressing1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper InstructionsHeat oven to 450 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place broccoli and garlic on pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes until broccoli tops are slightly brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. While broccoli is roasting, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. To a large bowl, add cooked pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, green onions and, the feta cheese. To a jar with a lid or a small bowl, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt and, pepper. Shake or whisk together. Pour dressing over all the ingredients. Toss together. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. ***Can be store in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Love this recipe? Then make sure to pin it HERE to your favorite Pinterest board! You Might Also Like 13 Easy To Make Recipes To Feed A CrowdThis collection of 13 easy to make recipes is a life saver when it's time… Grilled Chicken Pineapple SkewersThere's just something special about grilled foods. Whether it's meats, veggies or fruit, the smokey… Green Goddess DressingGreen Goddess Dressing made with fresh herbs is a classic recipe for salads, fish and… Subscribe To Our NewsletterJoin our mailing list to receive the latest receipes and updates. SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!