Broccolini Pasta Salad

Name: Broccolini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) box campanelle or other short pasta; 1 bunch Broccolini, cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 tbsp. olive oil; 3 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar; 1 small shallot, chopped; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large; 3/4 c. smoked almonds, coarsely chopped; 1/2 c. Fresh basil leaves, torn

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Apr 3, 2017

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Brian Woodcock

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Dijon mustard brings a feisty little kick to this classic pasta salad recipe.

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Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) box campanelle or other short pasta
1 bunch Broccolini, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
1 small shallot, chopped
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
3/4 cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves, torn

Directions

1. Step 1 Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions, adding Broccolini during last minute of cooking. Drain.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, garlic, and Dijon in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Add pasta mixture, cherry tomatoes, almonds, and basil to vinaigrette; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve, up to 1 day.