Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad with Tangy Italian Vinaigrette
from yayforfood.com
25 min
6 servings
A delicious and colourful vegetable and cheese pasta salad with a simple homemade Italian Vinaigrette. Serve it at your next barbecue, picnic, or get-together!
Ingredients
- 4 cups (8 oz.) bow tie (Farfalle) pasta
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into small pieces
- 1 large red bell peppers (about 1 ½ cups), chopped
- ½ cup (3 oz.) cheddar cheese, cut into ½ - ¼ inch cubes
- ½ cup red onions, finely diced
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water, until pasta is cooled*. Set aside.
- 2
As the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables and cheese. Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl and whisk until it well combined.** Taste and adjust the dressing to your preference.
- 3
Assemble the salad by combining the salad ingredients and vinaigrette together. Toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve***.