Description
This creamy broccoli pasta salad is comforting, fresh, and perfect for family meals, picnics, or make-ahead lunches. Tender pasta and crisp broccoli come together in a smooth, tangy dressing that tastes even better after resting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g short pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
- Blanch broccoli for 2 minutes, then cool in ice water.
- Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta and broccoli with dressing.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add grated cheese, sunflower seeds, or red onion. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir in extra yogurt if it thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg