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Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe

Delicious Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe for Fresh Flavor

This Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe combines vibrant vegetables and creamy dressing, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Pasta any shape, cooked al dente
  • 2 cups Fresh Broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
  • 6 oz Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or other types if preferred
  • 1 tsp Sugar to balance flavors
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • medium skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package directions (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and cool on a baking sheet.
  2. Rinse and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets and finely dice red onion. Set aside.
  3. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crispy (5-7 minutes). Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  4. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, toss cooled pasta, broccoli, onion, and dressing until well coated.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
  7. Add crumbled bacon just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Use leftover vegetables for a twist on the recipe.

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