5.0 from 3 votes
Broccoli-Pasta Salad
Healthy, quick, and nutritious, this feta-forward Broccoli-Pasta Salad can't be beat!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound broccoli
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 4 ounces feta cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together tomato paste, red wine vinegar, dried basil, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Set aside.
- Boil rotini pasta as per package instructions until tender, then rinse under cool water and drain well.
- Chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces and finely dice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, broccoli, red onion, and sunflower seeds. Crumble the feta cheese over the mixture, pour the vinaigrette, and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
318mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
447IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 447IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.