Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad

Submitted by carolinafan

"Delicious, low-fat salad."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 ounces uncooked rotini pasta (spiral shaped pasta, 1 1/4 cups)
• 1⁄4 cup light sour cream
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon skim milk
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3⁄4 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 3⁄4 cup Italian plum tomato (3 to 4 medium)
• 1 medium carrot, finely shredded (1/2 cup)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

directions

1. Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package.
2. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool.
3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, cheese, mayonnaise, milk and garlic; blend well.
4. In large bowl, combine broccoli, tomatoes, carrot and basil.
5. Add cooked rotini; mix well.
6. Add sour cream mixture; toss gently to mix thoroughly.
7. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

Reviews

[kris.hodges_12155422]

This was terrific! The only thing I would add is another tablespoon of skim milk, salt and pepper. I did use 1/8 tsp. of garlic powder instead of fresh because I don't like the raw taste of garlic. I also had to substitute thawed frozen broccoli florets, regular tomato for plum and 1 tsp. dried basil for fresh because I didn't have the called for ingredients, but it was still good. I agree that the Parmesan in the dressing really sets it above most pasta salads. I love it's great taste and low calorie count. I'm going to be making this a lot since I found it. Thanks so much, Carolinafan, for submitting this recipe.

 

[ChelseaW]

This wasn’t a winner for me. I like the Parmesan in the dressing but have to think of what’s missing

 

[Carol W.]

This is pretty good but I can make a better one, in my opinion.

 

[Jilly 07]

I loved this recipe! Followed the recipe exactly and the only thing I would do differently is add salt and pepper. It was nice to find a recipe that does not make such a large amount for just my husband and myself. Now I know I can double or triple as needed. The parmesan added so much to the dressing and the fresh basil was perfect!

 

[Boomerang Longhorn]

I think this salad was good, and probably will use at as inspiration in the future, but this recipe did have some draw backs in my opinion. First, the goods are: appearance, simplicity and variety. It was colorful, easy to make, and had several delicious veggies, including one of my faves (broccoli). I also found it was not bland, which often can be a problem in pasta salads. I made the exact recipe, and served it to four adults, and it was barely sufficient to give everyone a decent sized serving. There were no left overs, and if I were serving this to 5-6 or more people, I would double the recipe. It wasn't quite as creamy as I like, and I would advise adding slightly more milk.