Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners

This Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipe features crunchy broccoli, savory bacon, and a creamy dressing, perfect for busy weeknights or picnics.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 3

Total Time 3 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups short pasta fusilli or rotini preferred
2 cups fresh broccoli tight, dark green florets
1 cup onion red or green preferred
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

For the Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter version
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar to balance acidity
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Equipment

large pot
Colander
Cutting board
knife
mixing bowl
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the pasta by boiling salted water and adding the pasta. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Prepare the vegetables by chopping broccoli into florets and dicing onion. Set aside in separate bowls.
Make the dressing by combining mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
Combine pasta with the dressing in a large bowl, then gently fold in the broccoli and onion.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Before serving, fold in crumbled bacon, then stir to redistribute. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Stir before serving to refresh flavors; can add fresh ingredients before serving for crunch.

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