Ingredients for Andi's Pasta Salad W Blue Cheese Broccoli And Grapes
- 1 (12 ounce) package Rotini Pasta
- 2 1/2 - 3 cups Fresh Broccoli florets
- 2 cups White Seedless Grapes, halved
- 1 (6 ounce) can pitted Black Olives, drained
- 1/2 large Red Onion, thinly sliced or chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) bottle Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 6 slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Reserved Olive Brine
- Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional, for garnish)
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How to Make Andi's Pasta Salad W Blue Cheese Broccoli And Grapes
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- While the pasta cooks, steam or blanch broccoli florets until crisp-tender (about 3-5 minutes). Immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and maintain vibrant color.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli, grapes, olives, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, pour the entire jar of blue cheese dressing.
- Add reserved olive brine, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the dressing reaches your desired consistency. You may not need all 1/4 cup.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the pasta to absorb the dressing.
- Before serving, taste the salad and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Toss the salad gently again to redistribute the dressing.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon and/or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
32 g
Sugar
29g
Fat
21g
Carbs
12g
