Pasta salad is a summertime favorite, perfect for an easy dinner and an always-welcome addition to a potluck or cookout. Our Italian Bowtie Pasta Salad is loaded with good4u™ veggies, flavorful roasted red peppers, briny olives, and salt-cured meat. Make a big batch to keep in the fridge… you won’t regret it!
1⁄2
teaspoon
Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper
Bring approximately 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot.
Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Peel and discard the thick skin from the stem and cut off the tough end. Slice the peeled stem into 1/3-inch pieces. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions. About 2 minutes before the pasta should be done, test to see if it is al dente. If it is not quite al dente, cook another minute or two. Once al dente, add the broccoli and continue to cook for 2 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
While the pasta cooks, whisk the dressing ingredients in a large serving bowl.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and the broccoli and immediately rinse in cold water for a minute or two, stirring occasionally until it is cool. Drain thoroughly.
Combine the pasta, broccoli, and all remaining ingredients in the bowl with the dressing and gently stir to combine well. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Stir gently once after about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Gently stir again just before serving to redistribute the dressing.