Description
Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad is the ultimate cold side dish that combines vibrant flavors and textures, making it a perfect addition to any gathering. This easy-to-make salad features tender rotini pasta mixed with fresh broccoli florets, crisp carrots, and two types of cheese, all enveloped in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini noodles
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup diced red onions
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook rotini noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled noodles, broccoli florets, red onions, carrots, cheddar cheese, and parmesan.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayo, ranch dressing, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg