Broccoli Cheese Pasta Salad
Instructions:
- 8 oz. Rigatoni, uncooked
- 4 Cups fresh Broccoli, florets
- 4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/3 Cup chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 Tbsp. chopped Fresh Basil
- Mustard Vinaigrette
- Lettuce Leaves
- Cherry tomato halves for Garnish
- Mustard Vinaigrette
- 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Pepper
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Rinse with cold water, and drain.
- Cook broccoli in a small amount of boiling water 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly tender; drain.
- Rinse with cold water, and drain.
- Combine pasta, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, and herbs in a large bowl, toss with Mustard Vinaigrette, and serve on a lettuce−lined platter.
- Mustard Vinaigrette
- Combine all ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously.
- Cover and chill.