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Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad

Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad that Brightens Your Day

This Tasty Broccoli Pasta Salad combines fresh broccoli, creamy dressing, and crispy bacon, making it a colorful and delicious side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Pasta cooked al dente
  • 2 cups Fresh Broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 medium Red Onion finely sliced
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or other mild vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Sugar or honey/agave syrup
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • cutting board
  • skillet
  • medium mixing bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by boiling water in a large pot. Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the broccoli into uniform bite-sized florets. Finely slice the red onion. Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, broccoli, red onion, and creamy dressing until well combined.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to let the flavors meld.
  6. Before serving, gently stir in the crispy bacon pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Bacon should be added right before serving to maintain its crispness. Allow at least 3 hours of chill time for the best flavor.

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