Description
Creamy and crunchy Broccoli Pasta Salad with tender pasta, fresh broccoli, and crispy bacon tossed in a tangy, sweet dressing. A perfect make-ahead dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Rotini pasta – 16 oz
Broccoli (chopped) – 1 lb
Red onion (diced) – ½ cup
Cooked bacon (crumbled) – ½ lb
Mayonnaise – 2 cups
Red wine vinegar – ½ cup
Granulated sugar – ½ cup
Salt – 2 tsp
Black pepper – 1 tsp
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
2. While pasta cooks, chop broccoli and red onion and cook bacon until crispy. Crumble and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Combine the cooled pasta with the dressing. Add broccoli and onion, mixing until evenly coated.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to let flavors develop.
6. Just before serving, stir in bacon and toss gently.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh broccoli for the best crunch.
Chill the salad for at least 3 hours before serving.
Add extra vegetables like carrots or peppers for color.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg