Broccoli-Pasta Salad
Healthy, quick, and nutritious, this feta-forward Broccoli-Pasta Salad can't be beat!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound broccoli
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds unsalted
- 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.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
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.