Blueberry Broccoli Pasta Salad
Broccoli and Blueberry Pasta Salad with Lemon Buttermilk Dressing ~ this healthy and colorful salad is perfect for all your summer barbecues, picnics, and potlucks.
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227g) Spiral Pasta, made from chickpeas or whole grains.
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup diced apples, tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp buttermilk
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water to stop the cooking. Put in a bowl and drizzle with some of the dressing, toss gently.
- Put the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with a tablespoon of water and microwave for 90 seconds. Drain.
- You can assemble the salad in two ways ~ You can arrange the ingredients on top of the pasta, and then dress and toss at the table, or you can mix everything together, it's your call.
- Add just enough dressing to moisten the salad without drowning it, you can always add more later.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 387 kcal · Carbohydrates: 41 g · Protein: 13 g · Fat: 22 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 11 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 0.03 g · Cholesterol: 9 mg · Sodium: 174 mg · Potassium: 234 mg · Fiber: 8 g · Sugar: 17 g · Vitamin A: 131 IU · Vitamin C: 18 mg · Calcium: 88 mg · Iron: 5 mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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