Pasta Salad

Hi everyone this pasta salad is refreshing and way better than the basic pasta salad normally served. We love to eat when we cook out. The dressing really brings everything together. On a hot summer day this pasta salad please your taste buds. Do not forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and enjoy.

Dressing:
1 tbsp. chives
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp white wine vinegar
Juice of 1 to 1 1/2 lemons, to taste
1 tsp agave nectar
1/4 cup olive oil

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1/2 lb. pasta of choice
2 cups of broccoli cut in small pieces
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1/3 cup roasted red peppers
1/3 cup olives, finely chopped
1 avocado, diced
Sliced lemon cut in fours

Combine all ingredients for the dressing and refrigerate.

 

Cook the pasta and drain.

Meanwhile, add the broccoli and vegetable broth, and cook on top of the stove until broccoli is tender and drain any leftover broth.

Next, chop the tomatoes, roasted peppers and olives. Add the tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, broccoli, lemon slices, and noodles in a medium sized bowl. Take the dressing out the refrigerator, and add the mixture to the bowl. Mix well and refrigerate overnight for the best results. When ready to serve, dice avocado and add to the pasta salad.