Broccoli Pasta Salad (Kt) Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 c. pasta shells small (about 8 ounces)
- 6 c. boiling water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 c. minced broccoli
- 8 slc bacon diced & cooked
- 1 med red onion sliced
- 1 1/2 c. fresh mushrooms sliced small
- 1 c. golden brown raisins
- 2/3 c. sunflower seeds toasted
- 1/2 c. light mayonnaise (not salad dressing)
- 1/4 c. orange juice freshly squeezed (about 1 medium)
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp grnd pepper
Directions
- Cook pasta in boiling water and salt in large uncovered pot or possibly Dutch oven for 8 to 10 min, stirring occasionally, till tender but hard. Drain. Rinse under cool water. Drain well. Turn into large bowl.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over pasta. Toss to coast.
- Add in next 6 ingredients. Mix well.
- Dressing: Whisk all ingredients in small bowl.
- Makes about 1 c. dressing. Drizzle over pasta. Toss gently to coat. Makes 12 c..
- NOTES : I used 8 ounce whole wheat pasta, cooked without oil. I used frzn broccoli, blanched at the end of cooking the pasta. Instead of bacon I used 5 slices of canadian bacon. I cooked it then chopped it. Instead of an entire red onion I used about half of one, diced. I omitted the mushrooms. I reduced the sunflower seeds to 1/3 c.. Instead of fresh squeezed oj I used some orange-tangerine juice. If using fresh oj I'd zest the orange and include it in the dressing. I only used a healthy pinch of white pepper because mine seems unusually strong. I'd say this would serve 8 as a side dish. I used lowfat mayo (1 gram of fat per serving). If making ahead don't dress till ready to serve. Pasta absorbs dressing.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 262g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 439 | |
| Calories from Fat 183 | 42% |
| Total Fat 20.67g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 4.49g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium 392mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 53.78g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 13.1g | 9% |
| Protein 10.93g | 17% |
