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Broccoli Pasta Salad

Easy Homemade Broccoli Pasta Salad

A refreshing, creamy pasta salad packed with crisp-tender broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and cheddar cheese tossed in a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb rotini or fusilli pasta, dried
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed small
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Boil Pasta: Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions.
  2. Blanch Broccoli: Exactly one minute before the pasta is done, add the chopped broccoli to the boiling water.
  3. Drain and Rinse: Drain the pasta and broccoli together, then rinse thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off excess moisture.
  4. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Combine and Chill: Toss the pasta, broccoli, red onion, tomatoes, and cheese with the dressing. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure your pasta and broccoli are completely dry after rinsing so the excess water does not dilute your creamy dressing.