Broccoli White Bean And Farfalle Salad Recipes

BROCCOLI AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tops off each head of broccoli, and trim into 1-inch florets; set aside. Peel each stem to remove tough outer layer. Slice peeled stems on the bias into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.
• Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous amount of salt and broccoli florets. Cook over high heat until florets are tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice bath. Add stems to the boiling water; cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 3 minutes. Transfer to ice bath. Let florets and stems cool completely, and drain.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, beans, onion, lemon juice and zest, oil, and red-pepper flakes. Stir to combine; season with salt and pepper. Top with cheese; serve immediately.

FIERI FARFALLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Peel and dice the sunchokes to 1/2-inch dice. (If you notice that the sunchokes are starting to oxidize and turn in color, cover them with water. When ready to roast them, strain and pat dry prior to tossing in salt and pepper.) Place in a small oven-safe roasting pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with the salt and pepper and roast for 20 to 30 minutes, turning with a spatula after 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss well with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cool to room temperature.
• Add the pasta and the Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto to a large bowl and combine. Stir in the mozzarella, tomatoes, kalamata olives, green onions and the roasted sunchokes and serve.
• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the bottom blade, or in a blender, add the arugula, Parmesan, olives, vinegar, pepper, salt, garlic and roasted red bell peppers and process until combined well, 6 to 7 seconds. Slowly add in the olive oil and adjust the salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH FARFALLE AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the farfalle pasta, and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the Italian sausage until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and continue cooking until the sausage begins to brown, about 5 minutes more. Pour off the excess grease, then pour in the chicken broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the broccoli rabe, and cover. Cook until the broccoli rabe is tender, about 4 minutes.
• When the broccoli rabe is done, stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the meat sauce has thickened. Toss with the farfalle and serve.

WHITE BEAN AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, yogurt, and rosemary. Add beans, scallions, celery, broccoli, and orange. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide into two airtight containers, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

FARFALLE AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook broccoli stems in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add florets and cook until stems and florets are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to strainer. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
• Bring same pot of water to boil. Add pasta; cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse under cold water.
• Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar in large bowl. Add half of Gorgonzola cheese. Using rubber spatula, mash until cheese is almost smooth. Stir in remaining cheese. Add pasta, green onions, celery, parsley, and broccoli; toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

ROASTED GARLIC TOMATO BROCCOLI WHITE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil.
• Cut broccoli into flowerets.
• Add broccoli to boiling water and boil for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp tender.
• Cool under cold water and drain well.
• Cut tomatoes into 1 inch chunks and chop onion and basil as well.
• Drain beans and rinse.
• Add all together with the broccoli.
• Dressing:.
• Put oil, vinegar and mustard in a medium size bowl.
• Squeeze 1/2 head of roasted garlic and add salt and whisk until well blended.(you can put in food processor as well).
• Add dressing to the broccoli mixture in a large bowl.
• To roast garlic:.
• Take a whole head of garlic and cut off the top.
• Pour on a small amount of olive oil over the top and wrap in foil and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for one hour.
• Squeeze out.
• My market sells roasted garlic.