{"id":68642,"date":"2021-06-05T17:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-06-05T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/?p=68642"},"modified":"2021-06-05T15:58:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-05T13:58:48","slug":"broccoli-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/broccoli-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Broccoli Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"

This isn\u2019t your regular broccoli pasta salad \u2014 this one is made with oven roasted broccoli and it\u2019s healthy. It\u2019s packed with fresh herbs and spring green onion and unlike a lot of pasta salads, it has a light yet creamy dressing. Rather than being dressed with mayonnaise or a ranch dressing, its tossed in a light and tangy buttermilk dressing. And wait there\u2019s more! This salad also has crunch! This side dish gets a sprinkling of nutty flavor from toasted walnuts \u2014 a perfect pair with broccoli!<\/p>\n

The result is a delicious roasted broccoli pasta salad that makes for perfect make-ahead lunches, picnics, a BBQ side dish or simply when you\u2019re craving a nutrient-packed and comforting pasta salad. If you are looking for a vegan alternative, you can easily sub out the dressing for a simple lemon-tahini dressing. Check out my archives for ideas!
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A tasty pasta salad without mayo<\/h2>\n

This pasta salad with broccoli recipe is a spin-off on my winter pasta salad<\/a>, which is has a similar dressing. It\u2019s packed with roasted vegetables and is a great recipe to start with if you are looking for ideas on how to pack more vegetables into a pasta salad. It\u2019s one of my favorites. Or is you are looking for ideas on how to make a creamy pasta salad without mayo check out my tahini-caesar dressing<\/a>. Also a winner!<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s start with the pasta to vegetable ratio. This broccoli pasta salad has a high veg to pasta ratio. Broccoli is the main ingredient here.<\/p>\n

And as far as pasta goes, there are lots of specialty grain, whole grain and gluten-free pasta options out there.<\/p>\n

Add-ins. Fresh herbs are great add-ins for any salad, as are nuts and seeds. They add taste and texture, plus lots of good-for-you nutrients. A diverse mix of plant-based foods is key to a healthy diet!<\/p>\n

The dressing. Instead of a mayo-based dressing, which is traditional for many pasta salads, I made a creamy buttermilk dressing with fresh spring herbs. Lemon zest and freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus a little Japanese rice vinegar make a deliciously tangy pasta salad dressing.<\/p>\n

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Broccoli pasta salad recipe ingredients<\/h2>\n

This salad has so many good things, including:<\/p>\n