Description
Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad packed with crisp broccoli, tender rotini, smoky bacon, and tangy dressing. Perfect summer side dish for potlucks and meal prep.
Ingredients
1 (16 oz) rotini pasta
1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into small florets
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 lb cooked bacon, crispy and crumbled
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook rotini according to package directions until al dente.
2. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water. Let cool completely.
3. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Dice onion finely.
4. Whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, broccoli, and onion.
6. Pour dressing over mixture and stir until evenly coated.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
8. Stir well, add crispy bacon just before serving, and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Add bacon just before serving to keep it crispy.
If salad thickens in fridge, stir in a spoonful of mayo or splash of vinegar.
Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg