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Broccoli-Cheddar Salad

  

This is an unique and well received one-dish salad.

 

 

8 oz 

 

medium-size pasta shells or macaroni

 

4 cups 

 

broccoli florets

 

1

 

medium-size sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, and diced

 

1/4 cup 

 

vegetable or olive oil

 

1/2 cup 

 

coarsely chopped walnuts

 

1 tsp 

 

dried basil, crumbled

 

1 tsp 

 

sugar

 

1/4 tsp 

 

salt

 

3 Tbs 

 

cider vinegar

 

3 Tbs 

 

lemon juice

 

3

 

scallions, including tops, cut into 1-inch lengths

 

12 oz 

 

sharp Cheddar, Muenster, or Jarlsberg cheese, cubed

 

 

 

 

1

Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli and red pepper during the last 6 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch skillet over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add the walnuts and sauté, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining oil and the basil, sugar, salt, vinegar, and lemon juice. Set aside. When the pasta is firm-tender, add the scallions to the boiling water, then remove from the heat and drain well.

3

Transfer the pasta and vegetables to a large bowl, add the walnut mixture, and toss to mix. Scatter the cheese evenly over all. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 

 

Servings: 4

 

 Recipe Type

One-dish meal, Pasta, Salad, Vegetarian

 

 Recipe Source

Source: Reader's Digest One Dish Meals

 


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