Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe You’ll Make Again and Again

A delightful Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad recipe that combines fresh ingredients and is perfect for busy weeknights or summer potlucks.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 3

Total Time 3 25

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces short pasta like rotini or bowtie

For the Vegetables

2 cups fresh broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
1 small red onion finely diced

For the Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar as a substitute
1 tablespoon sugar or honey as a natural sweetener
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Crunch

4 slices bacon cooked until crispy, optionally substituted with toasted nuts

Equipment

Large Pot
colander
Skillet
medium mixing bowl
large mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente, about 7-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Wash and chop broccoli into florets. Dice red onion and cook bacon until crispy.
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, onion, and most crumbled bacon. Mix gently.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
Before serving, stir and top with reserved bacon, serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is great for make-ahead and perfect for potlucks. Reserve bacon until serving for best crunch.

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