Creamy Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY BACON BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Chop broccoli, onion and bacon.
• In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Once pasta has been cooked and drained well, put it in a large bowl.
• Pour in mayonnaise mixture, chopped broccoli and diced onion (don't add the bacon in yet, you want to add that in right before serving so it stays crunchy).
• Stir well.
• Cover bowl and put in the fridge to chill for at least 3 hours.
• Before serving, add crumbled bacon to salad and then give it all a good stir and then serve.

CREAMY HERBED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, parsley, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot; brush with the oil. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until well-marked and just cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Meanwhile, cook the broccoli in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Add the broccoli to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the chicken and red peppers to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

CREAMY BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble when cooled.
• Mix bacon, broccoli, onion, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
• Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth; pour over broccoli mixture. Toss to coat.

CREAMY BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package.
• Drain; rinse with cold water until cool.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine sour cream, cheese, mayonnaise, milk and garlic; blend well.
• In large bowl, combine broccoli, tomatoes, carrot and basil.
• Add cooked rotini; mix well.
• Add sour cream mixture; toss gently to mix thoroughly.
• Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
• Add remaining ingredients to a larger bowl.
• Pour the prepared dressing over and mix well.
• Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

BROCCOLI, RAISIN, PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all salad ingredients well.
• Combine all dressing ingredients well and, pour dressing over salad.
• Toss all together, mixing well and add salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY BACON AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 2 ingredients in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.