GINGER BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD | Vegetarian Summer | Umami

Ingredients

• 2½ cups roughly chopped broccoli florets (see Pro Tip)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
• 8 ounces uncooked pasta of choice
• (gluten-free/quinoa/ bow ties)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple juice or ½ teaspoon
• 100% maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste (optional)