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Loaded with fresh broccoli, tender pasta, and tons of flavor, this Broccoli Pasta Salad is perfect for any occasion and is so easy to make.

Broccoli Pasta Salad

A bright and crunchy pasta salad perfect for any summer occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces short pasta
  • 4 cups raw broccoli florets cut into small pieces
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and chopped into pieces
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup dried craisins
  • 1/3 cup pepitas
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
For the dressing

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prep the rest: Cut the broccoli into small bite-sized florets. Cook and chop the bacon. Dice the red onion. Cut the cheese into cubes
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, broccoli, red onion, bacon, cheddar cheese, shredded carrots, pepitas, and craisins.
  4. Make the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix everything well. Refrigerate until ready to serve—this salad tastes even better after it chills a bit!
  6. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1425IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 1mg

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