Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad - Southern Living

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Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad - Southern Living

 

Recipe By :Quick and Easy, Southern Living 2000-12

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 ounces uncooked rigatoni

2 cups fresh broccoli flowerets

2 ounces mozzarella cheese -- cubed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Mustard Vinaigrette (see below)

Lettuce leaves

cherry tomato halves -- for garnish

MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE:

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove -- minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water;

drain. Cook broccoli in a small amount of boiling water 2 to 3 minutes or

until slightly tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Combine pasta,

broccoli, mozzarella cheese, and herbs in a large bowl; toss gently with

Mustard Vinaigrette, and serve on a lettuce-lined platter. Garnish, if

desired. Yield: 4 servings.

 

To prepare the vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a jar; cover

tightly, and shake vigorously. Cover and chill. Yield: about 1/2 cup.

 

Description:

" Idea for a picnic, buffet or summertime meal "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 287 Calories; 18g Fat (54.9%

calories from fat); 8g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 13mg

Cholesterol; 221mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat;

1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 310 0 0 0 0 2130706543 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

 

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