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Creamy broccoli pasta salad with rotini, cheese, and a fresh dressing, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.

Broccoli Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 424 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 4 cups broccoli cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
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  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, broccoli, red onion, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon.
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  • Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta and mix well.
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  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 299mgFiber: 3g
Keyword broccoli, broccoli pasta salad
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