Description
This creamy broccoli pasta salad is fresh, simple, and packed with flavor. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, it combines al dente pasta, crisp blanched broccoli, and a tangy, creamy dressing with onions, cheese, and nuts for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g fusilli or penne pasta
- 300g fresh broccoli florets
- 150g mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 50g grated cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 30g toasted almonds or walnuts
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta al dente, rinse under cold water.
- Blanch broccoli 2–3 minutes, then cool in ice water.
- Whisk mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss pasta and broccoli with dressing.
- Mix in onion, cheese, and nuts.
- Chill 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prep dressing and chop veggies in advance. Substitute Greek yogurt for lighter dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg