Description

This Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad with Bacon is a fresh, filling, and incredibly fast dish that combines raw broccoli, smoky bacon, and a velvety dressing for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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16 oz Dried Rotini or Bow Tie Pasta
4 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
8–10 slices Thick-cut Baco
1/2 cup Red Onio
1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds or Sliced Almonds
1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins
1 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Honey
Salt and Black Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente
Cool the Pasta: Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled
Prepare the Bacon: Fry the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain and crumble
Chop the Veggies: Cut broccoli into very small florets and finely dice the red onio
Whisk the Dressing: Combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, broccoli, crumbled bacon, red onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries
Toss and Coat: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving

Notes

For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise or increase Greek yogurt.

For gluten-free, substitute with chickpea or brown rice pasta.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: No cooking required after boiling pasta
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 385 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: unknown
Trans Fat: unknown
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 25mg