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Broccoli Pasta Salad

Delicious Broccoli Pasta Salad for Effortless Potluck Success

This Broccoli Pasta Salad combines fresh broccoli, rotini pasta, and a creamy dressing, perfect for potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta can substitute with any pasta shape
  • 2 cups Broccoli chopped into small pieces
  • 1 cup Bacon Pieces can use vegetarian bacon
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese dairy-free cheese for vegan option
  • 1 small Red Onion finely diced
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries can swap with raisins
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts omit for nut-free option
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 2 tbsp Sugar can use honey or agave
  • 2 tbsp White Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add rotini, and cook 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Broccoli and Onion: Chop broccoli into small florets and finely dice red onion. Set aside.
  3. Make the Creamy Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl, whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine Pasta and Dressing: Mix cooled pasta with dressing to fully coat.
  5. Add All the Goodies: Toss in broccoli, bacon, cheese, onion, cranberries, and walnuts until evenly combined.
  6. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour, mix again before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best served chilled and can be customized with different ingredients as per your preference.

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