Description
A delightful combination of crunchy vegetables and pasta in a creamy, tangy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until it’s al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and leave it to cool.
- Combine the broccoli, tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the dressing in a separate bowl to ensure every element shines through.
- Toss everything together to coat the pasta and veggies evenly with that dreamy dressing.
- Chill before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the cheese or pasta type based on your preferences! For an extra touch, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, broccoli salad, vegetarian recipe