broccoli pasta salad
Broccoli pasta salad combines rotini pasta, blanched broccoli florets, crisp bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds in a slightly sweet mayo base. This broccoli pasta salad is ideal for your next gathering, picnic, barbecue, or reunion. Make it a day in advance and store it in the fridge.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- CREAMY DRESSING
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 6 slices crispy cooked bacon, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 4 ounces block cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (salted or unsalted)
How To Make broccoli pasta salad
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Step 1Whisk the mayo, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Step 2Cook the pasta al dente, then use a spider strainer to transfer it to a baking sheet. Add the broccoli to the simmering water. Cook for 1 minute. Use the spider strainer to transfer the broccoli to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
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Step 3Combine the drained pasta, broccoli, bacon, red onion, cheddar, and sunflower seeds in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.
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