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Best Broccoli Pasta Salad

A vibrant and delicious pasta salad featuring crispy broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy cheese, perfect for picnics or simple dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Fresh
  • 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini) Cook according to package instructions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded Can swap for feta or a dairy-free option
Dressing ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, carrots, and cheese.
Preparing the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Combining Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  2. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Chill the salad for better flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about three days.