Broccoli Grape Pasta Salad (Print Version)
Creamy salad with broccoli, grapes, pasta, and walnuts in a zesty dressing.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 pound broccoli florets
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1/2 pound dry farfalle pasta
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1 cup walnut halves, toasted
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1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
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2 cups red grapes, halved if large
→ Dressing
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon celery salt
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
# Steps:
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Place a 5-6 quart pot of water on to boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Once water is boiling, add kosher salt and then the broccoli. Blanch for 90 seconds, then transfer to the ice water bath using a spider or strainer.
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Bring the water back to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and cool with cold running water.
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Remove broccoli from the ice water bath and dry thoroughly on paper towels, squeezing out any excess water. Shake off excess water from the pasta and dry with paper towels.
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In a large bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, toasted walnuts, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, and grapes.
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In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, poppy seeds, white pepper, dry mustard, sugar, cider vinegar, and olive oil.
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Pour the dressing into the large bowl with the other ingredients. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.