Description
Cozy and cheesy, this Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad is perfect for family meals or potlucks. Tender pasta, crisp broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and sharp cheddar meet a creamy tangy dressing for a heartwarming dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g fusilli or elbow pasta
- 250g fresh broccoli florets
- 200g sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 150g mayonnaise
- 100g Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: a handful of toasted almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes, then cool in ice water.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss pasta and broccoli with the dressing.
- Fold in cheddar, tomatoes, and green onions.
- Optional: sprinkle toasted nuts for crunch.
- Chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead: salad tastes best after 30 minutes chilling. Cheese: grate your own for best texture. Nuts: optional for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg