Broccoli Walnut Mostaccioli Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, walnuts and raisins. Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice; add to broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Set up a bowl of ice water alongside. Add the broccoli to the pot and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes, just until bright green and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove the broccoli to the ice water to shock. Drain well.
• Place the pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until crispy and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of the fat.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the mascarpone, mayonnaise, cider vinegar and salt. Add the broccoli, pancetta, reserved fat, cranberries, walnuts and gorgonzola. Toss well to coat and combine.

MOSTACCIOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, cucumber, pimento, mustard, garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

BROCCOLI AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, walnuts, onion and cheese.
• In a separate bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and mayonnaise until well blended.
• Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat well.
• Chill for about 1 hour; serve.

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Add the broccoli to a large, rimmed sheet tray along with the walnuts, red pepper flakes and garlic, and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until the stems are tender-crisp and lightly golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.

EASY MOSTACCIOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and food coloring to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse and drain pasta.
• Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sugar, parsley, garlic salt, salt, pepper, MSG, and mustard in a blender; blend until smooth.
• Place pasta in a large bowl. Add oil and toss to coat, then toss with cucumber-onion dressing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
• Stir before serving.

MOSTACCIOLI BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook mostaccioli according to package directions.
• Drain and rinse in cold water.
• In a medium saucepan, melt margarine.
• Stir in flour until blended.
• Add milk.
• Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, thyme and nutmeg.
• In a large bowl, combine mostaccioli, cheese sauce and broccoli.
• Spoon into 12" by 9" baking dish.
• Sprinkle Swiss cheese over top.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 10- 15 minutes until heated through.

BROCCOLI WITH PARMESAN AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add broccoli and cook until broccoli begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender and garlic begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with lemon zest and lemon juice, Parmesan, and walnuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.

EASY MOSTACCIOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and put into a large bowl.
• Combine Italian salad dressing, creamy salad dressing, sugar, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, celery seed, and mustard seed in a smaller bowl. Pour the dressing over the noodles and stir to combine. Refrigerate until needed.

MOSTACCIOLI SUMMERTIME SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• While pasta is cooking, mix oil, vinegar, sugar, pimento peppers, parsley, pepper, salt, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Stir in green onions and cucumber.
• Drain pasta. Pour dressing mixture over pasta and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

SOUTHERN BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; discard bacon fat or reserve for another use. Chop the bacon into bite-size pieces.
• Meanwhile, add broccoli to boiling water and cook until bright green, 1 minute. Rinse under cold water until cool (or transfer to an ice bath). Drain broccoli well and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, onion, vinegar and sugar and mix well. Add the broccoli, cheese, raisins and sunflower seeds. Season with salt and pepper, and toss until well combined. (If time allows, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 3 hours to allow flavors to meld, stirring occasionally.)
• Transfer broccoli salad to a serving bowl or platter. Top with bacon. Salad can be served immediately, or refrigerated and served chilled.

ULTIMATE BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayo, vinegar and sugar.
• Add broccoli.
• Mix in (optional) raisins, bacon, walnut.
• Mix well, refrigerate and enjoy.