Farfalle and Broccoli Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing
- 1 pound broccoli, tops cut into 3/4-inch florets, stems cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese (about 2 cups), crumbled
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 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.)
broccoli, farfalle, mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, gorgonzola cheese, green onions, celery stalks, parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/farfalle-and-broccoli-salad-with-gorgonzola-dressing-105278 (may not work)