Mediterranean Broccoli Pasta Salad

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We've loaded this healthy pasta salad with vegetables and flavors of the Mediterranean. Sun-dried tomatoes and a touch of lemon zest jazz up the dressing, while tender-crisp broccoli florets cook alongside the pasta, making assembly (and cleanup!) a breeze.

Karen Rankin
Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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active:
25 mins
total:
25 mins
Servings:
10

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Place a large bowl of ice water near the stove. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli to the water during the final 2 minutes of cook time. Drain the pasta and broccoli; transfer to the ice water. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl; add bell pepper, onion, parsley and basil.

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  • Combine mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest, oregano, salt and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Add to the pasta mixture; toss to coat.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: about 1 cup
Per Serving:
222 calories; protein 5.2g; carbohydrates 21.9g; dietary fiber 3.6g; sugars 1.4g; fat 13.7g; saturated fat 2.1g; cholesterol 7mg; vitamin a iu 1704.6IU; vitamin c 56.8mg; folate 52mcg; calcium 39.8mg; iron 1.5mg; magnesium 50.5mg; potassium 312.2mg; sodium 250.5mg; thiamin 0.2mg.
Exchanges:

2 1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

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