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picnic idea Broccoli Pasta Salad

Delicious Picnic Idea: Broccoli Pasta Salad to Wow Everyone

This picnic idea Broccoli Pasta Salad combines fresh broccoli with pasta and a creamy dressing for a delicious, crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz pasta your favorite type
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli chopped into small florets
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped, optional
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Chop the fresh broccoli, onion, and bacon. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Combine the dressing with the cooled pasta, broccoli, and onion. Mix gently to coat.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Before serving, sprinkle bacon on top and stir again to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled, perfect for picnics and potlucks. Use seasonal veggies for variety.

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