Broccolini Parmesan Pasta Salad
Pasta salads are my “go to” for pot lucks, standby make ahead meals and grab ‘n go lunches during warmer months. I love that they last for days and are usually even better the next day once the flavours have had a chance to meld together.
I have a theory that you can use almost any vegetable to make a truly great pasta salad. And I think this is a good example of it. When you think of broccolini, you probably don’t immediately think of pasta salad! But it is a fabulous pairing. ESPECIALLY with that Lemon Dressing.
And parmesan.
BROCCOLINI PARMESAN PASTA SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound mini penne (or other pasta of choice)
- 3 bunches boccolini
- 3/4 – 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley (or basil)
LEMON DRESSING
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 large garlic clove , minced
- 2 teaspoon white sugar
- Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Trim ends then cut broccolini into 2.5” lengths.
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
- Add broccolini and cook for 1 ½ minutes. Take them out of the hot water using tongs, and transfer to colander. Run under cold tap water to stop them cooking further.
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