Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Farfalle and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad showcases the perfect harmony between tender farfalle pasta, crisp broccoli florets, juicy grape tomatoes, and salty bacon bits, all tossed in a luscious Gorgonzola dressing. The creamy, tangy dressing, made with crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a hint of Dijon mustard, elevates this salad to a gourmet experience. But that's not all; we also offer a collection of irresistible variations to suit your preferences. Craving a vegetarian delight? Try our Broccoli Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing, a refreshing and healthy option that bursts with citrusy goodness. For those who love a classic combination, our Caesar Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken is a timeless favorite, featuring succulent grilled chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and a creamy Caesar dressing. And if you're in the mood for a warm and comforting meal, our Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is sure to satisfy, with its hearty blend of pasta, chicken, bacon, and a creamy ranch dressing. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a unique culinary experience, so get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure with our versatile and delicious salad and pasta dishes.
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FARFALLE WITH BROCCOLI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally. After 5 minutes, add the broccoli florets to the pasta and stir and cook for another 4 minutes. Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, anchovies, and red pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, pasta, salt and pepper and toss. Add some of the reserved pasta water, if necessary, to make a light sauce. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with Parmesan.
FARFALLE WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE
Provided by Lucia Luhan
Categories Pasta Blue Cheese Walnut Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine 1 cup cheese and cream in heavy small saucepan. Cover and bring to boil over medium heat. Uncover; whisk until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Set sauce aside.
- Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add Gorgonzola sauce. Toss over medium heat until heated through and sauce coats pasta thickly, about 3 minutes. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, walnuts and parsley.
ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA DRESSING
Provided by Brad Sorenson
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and gorgonzola. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture to combine the cheese through the mixture. Loosen up the mix with the buttermilk, a tablespoon at a time, until it comes to a salad dressing consistency. Season the mix with salt, and pepper, to taste. Stir in the fresh herbs.
- Place a wedge of lettuce on a plate, coat liberally with the blue cheese dressing, and crumble some cooked bacon on top of the dressing. Dress each plate with 2 halved tomatoes, some blue cheese, and season with a little bit of salt and pepper.
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA DRESSING
A simple 3 ingredient pasta salad with a tangy Gorgonzola dressing. Perfect for summer meals. You can cook the pasta in the water you used for the broccoli so there is only one pan to wash.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
- Remove to a colander using a slotted spoon, rinse with cold water, drain and dry on paper towels.
- Bring the cooking water back to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions, drain in a colander and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed cheese, vinegar, oil, and sage, season with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta, chicken and broccoli, toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.5, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 407, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 27.9
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut broccoli florets. Look for them in the produce section of your grocery store.
- If you don't have gorgonzola cheese, you can substitute another type of blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
- For a nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- If you don't have red onion, you can use a white or yellow onion instead.
- For a sweeter salad, add a few dried cranberries or raisins.
- If you're serving the salad as a main course, add some grilled chicken or shrimp.
Conclusion:
Farfalle and broccoli salad with gorgonzola dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try.
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