Here is a colorful, tasty Rainbow Rotini Broccoli Salad that is easy to make. It is the perfect side at any BBQ or picnic.
Rainbow Rotini Broccoli Salad
Here is a colorful, tasty Rainbow Rotini Broccoli Salad that is easy to make. It is the perfect side at any BBQ or picnic.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked rainbow rotini pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets, boiled for 2 minutes
- 16 bite size tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 small sweet white onion, chopped fine
- 1/2 cup sliced black pitted olives
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (or you can subsitute finely grated feta cheese)
Salad Dressing
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon salt to the water.
- Add the rotini and boil uncovered for 10-12 minutes to el dente.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Shut off and drain.
- Transfer the pasta and broccoli to a salad bowl and let sit to cool.
- Meanwhile slice the small tomatoes and the olives.
- Gently stir into the room temperature pasta.
- In a small bowl stir together the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and drizzle over the salad.
- Gently stir in to coat.
- Sprinkle in the parmesan (or feta) cheese. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Recipe and Photo: Grandmother’s Kitchen
