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Broccoli Pasta Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Olives
Whole grain pasta, fresh broccoli, toasted walnuts, black olives and Parmesan cheese are tossed with a tasty herb and Dijon mustard vinaigrette for a wholesome and delicious salad you can enjoy at home or take to your next potluck or picnic!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 327 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad , Others
Cuisine:
Vegetarian , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped raw walnuts
- 3 cups uncooked broccoli florets
- 3 cups cooked whole wheat penne pasta (or pasta of choice, including GF)
- 3/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- For the vinaigrette:
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (see note)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- To toast the walnuts, preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake 8 to 10 minutes, checking frequently to prevent burning. Let cool completely.
- Combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl, whisking until emulsified, and set aside until ready to use (can be made in advance and refrigerated).
- Place the salad ingredients in a bowl, pour the vinaigrette over, and gently stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
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Notes
- * Depending on how much salt you use to cook the pasta, adjust accordingly.* This salad tastes better the longer it sits. Can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
327kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
732mg
(31%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
429IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 732mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 429IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.