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Simple Pasta Salad with Broccoli & Cherry Tomatoes

July 12, 2020 By Nava Atlas Leave a Comment

Pasta salad with broccoli & cherry tomatoes

Here’s a simple and tasty pasta salad with broccoli and cherry tomatoes that can be enjoyed year round.

Feel free to substitute another short, chunky pasta shape, though the tri-color rotini give this dish extra eye appeal. You can also substitute or add other vegetables. Green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths, or finely chopped cauliflower (add either or both at the last minute to the simmering pasta) both work well. A small quantity of fresh or frozen corn kernels are a nice addition, too.

Leftovers for lunch: This pasta salad is great for packing into small containers for a change-of-pace lunch for school or work, or to simply serve at home. After the pasta salad stand, you may want to moisten with a little additional vinaigrette).

Complete the meal: For an all-weather meal, pair this with another simple room-temperature dish like Cool Cucumber & Kale Salad with Hot & Spicy Tofu or Super-Quick Two-Bean Salad.

Pasta Salad With Cherry Tomatoes, Broccoli, & Black olives

Yield: 6

Simple Pasta Salad with Broccoli & Cherry Tomatoes

Pasta salad with broccoli & cherry tomatoes

Here’s a simple and tasty pasta salad with broccoli and cherry tomatoes that can be enjoyed year round.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rotini or other pasta twists (tri-color rotini adds a nice touch)
  • 3 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
  • 1/2 yellow or orange bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion (or substitute scallion)
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved or sliced
  • 1/2 cup bottled or homemade vinaigrette dressing, or as needed (see link in Notes)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Just before it turns al dente, add the broccoli to the simmering water and cook for another minute or two, just until the broccoli turns bright green.
  2. Drain the pasta and broccoli mixture and rinse under cold running water until cool. Drain well again.
  3. Combine the pasta and broccoli in a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients and stir well. Serve at once.

Notes

Add or substitute other vegetables: Green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths or finely chopped cauliflower (added at the last minute to the cooking pasta along with or instead of the broccoli) both work well. A small quantity of fresh or frozen corn kernels are a nice addition, too.

Here's a recipe for homemade vinaigrette dressing.

© Nava Atlas
Cuisine: Plant-based / Category: Salads & Sides

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About Nava Atlas

Nava Atlas is the author of many vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, including 5-Ingredient Vegan, Plant Power, Wild About Greens, Vegan Holiday Kitchen, and many more. A longtime dedicated vegan, find out more about her on this site's About page.

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