How To Make Broccoli Pasta Salad with Eggs & Sunflower Seeds
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 4 boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- dressing:
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
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In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, chopped boiled eggs, sunflower seeds, diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
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Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 260mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 15g
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