Wacky Mac Broccoli & Sun Dried Tomato Salad

By longhornfans

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli, sliced 1/8 inch up to crowns.
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled & minced
• 12 oz. whole wheat macaroni (Wacky Mac)
• 4 T Pine nuts (optional)
• salt & pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from recipes.sparkpeople.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes (including oil if packed in oil) and red pepper and saute until broccoli is tender, about six minutes.
3. Add garlic and heat for another 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Remove skillet from heat. Prepare 12 ounces macaroni, rinse in cold water, and add to skillet.
5. Add pine nuts to skillet, toss salad and transfer to serving bowl.
6. Salt & pepper to taste.

Serve warm or chilled