Description
A simple and delicious pasta salad featuring fresh broccoli and other vibrant vegetables, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fusilli pasta
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- Combine the broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, carrots, and cooled pasta in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Great for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners. Can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg