Farfalle and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing

Farfalle and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
Farfalle and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
Crisp broccoli and a creamy blue cheese dressing give new life to pasta salad.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Salad Pasta Side High Fiber Blue Cheese Broccoli Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • Carbohydrate 39 g(13%)
  • Cholesterol 33 mg(11%)
  • Fat 24 g(37%)
  • Fiber 3 g(12%)
  • Protein 13 g(27%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(43%)
  • Sodium 444 mg(19%)
  • Calories 427

Preparation 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.)

Preparation 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.)