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Ingredients:

Broccoli

1 piece

Farfalle pasta

200 grams

Black olives

30 grams

Knorr French Salad Dressing

1 package

Dried tomatoes

120 grams

Hellmann's grandma's mayonnaise

5 spoons

Water

3 tablespoons

Parsley

1 bunch

Olive oil

3 tablespoons

difficult-1
time
Servings

easy

30 min.

4 servings

How to cook a delicious farfalle pasta salad with crispy broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Easy recipe for quick lunch or dinner.

< 30 min

Step-by-step recipe for a Pasta and broccoli salad

Step 1

Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Then drain it, drizzle with olive oil, and let it cool.

Step 2

Divide the broccoli into smaller florets and blanch them for about 2-3 minutes in hot water. When it becomes tender but still green, drain it and cool it in cold water with ice. Then drain it again.

Step 3

Halve the olives, cut the sun-dried tomatoes into strips, and finely chop the parsley.

Step 4

Mix a packet of Knorr salad dressing with Hellmann's Babuni Mayonnaise and water.

Step 5

Now mix the salad ingredients. Combine the pasta with broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and salad dressing. Transfer everything into bowls. Sprinkle with chopped parsley on top and decorate the salad with black olives.

Elevate Your Meal with a Colorful Pasta and Broccoli Salad

This pasta and broccoli salad offers a delightful, visually appealing dish that satisfies both the palate and the eye. Combining tender-crisp broccoli florets, perfectly al dente pasta, and an array of aromatic ingredients, it creates a satisfying and memorable meal.

The key to this salad lies in its balanced composition and a creamy dressing. Blanching the broccoli for just 2-3 minutes preserves its vibrant green color and delicate crunch, ensuring optimal texture. Sun-dried tomatoes contribute a concentrated, savory sweetness, while black olives develop a briny depth. Fresh parsley brightens the overall flavor profile, creating a dish that is as pleasing to look at as it is to eat.

Who will enjoy this dish?

This pasta salad is an excellent choice for those seeking nutritious, homemade meals without extensive cooking time. Its hearty pasta base makes it incredibly versatile, allowing for easy customization to suit any preference or dietary need.

When to serve this salad

Ideal for a nourishing packed lunch, this salad is enjoyable either chilled or gently warmed. It also serves as an impressive, quick-to-assemble option for unexpected guests, offering both convenience and appealing presentation.

The story behind Farfalle pasta

The pasta shape recommended for this salad, ‘Farfalle’—Italian for ‘butterflies’—lends a playful visual element. These charming shapes beautifully complement the green broccoli, the rich red of sun-dried tomatoes, and the dark olives, significantly enhancing the salad’s aesthetic appeal.

Enhance your salad with additions

Experiment freely with this salad to develop new flavor dimensions. It pairs wonderfully with additions like crumbled feta cheese, hard-boiled eggs, or sweet corn. For a protein boost, consider flaked tuna or diced ham. To create a plant-based version, roasted chickpeas or smoked tofu offer excellent textural contrast and a savory, satisfying element.