Description
This cold salad combines pasta with crisp broccoli and a creamy dressing. You get crunch from seeds and sweetness from raisins. It works well for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Cook the pasta until it softens.
- Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
- Chop the broccoli into small pieces.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl.
- Place the pasta, broccoli, onion, seeds, and raisins in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the ingredients.
- Toss the salad to coat everything.
- Refrigerate the salad for one hour before you serve it.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for the best texture.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise to change the flavor.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in your fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
Keywords: Broccoli Pasta Salad, Cold Salad, Summer Side Dish, Easy Pasta Salad