5 from 12 votes
Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tangy Mustard Vinaigrette
Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tangy Mustard Vinaigrette combines rigatoni pasta, tender broccoli florets, cubed mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs. It is tossed in a mustard vinaigrette made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and vegetable oil, delivering a refreshing, tangy flavor. The salad balances creamy cheese with crisp vegetables, making it suitable as a side dish or light meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
296 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad
- 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cubed
- 1 pound cherry tomato halved
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
Mustard Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Mustard Vinaigrette
- Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Cover and chill until ready to use.
Cup of Yum
Salad
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- Boil the broccoli for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly tender. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- Combine the pasta, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Add mustard vinaigrette dressing and toss to combine.
Notes
- Toss warm pasta with some dressing first to enhance flavor absorption before adding remaining ingredients.
- Use peeled and thinly sliced broccoli stems for added texture and nutrition rather than discarding them.
- Pre-cut broccoli florets save prep time but trim larger pieces for even bite sizes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
273mg
(11%)
Potassium
370mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
895IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
61.1mg
(68%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 61.1mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.