Broccoli Raisin Pasta Salad

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly creamy, this Broccoli Raisin Pasta Salad is the perfect side dish for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Featuring a vibrant mix of crisp-tender broccoli florets, chewy-sweet raisins, crunchy sunflower seeds, and al dente pasta, this salad delivers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. The tangy, honey-kissed dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and apple cider vinegar ties everything together beautifully. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple blanching technique for the broccoli, this chilled pasta salad is a refreshing and satisfying addition to any mealtime. Bursting with wholesome ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups pasta (rotini or fusilli)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.25 cup red onion, diced
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds (or chopped almonds/walnuts)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, blanch the broccoli florets: bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the broccoli florets, and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the broccoli to an ice bath to cool quickly, then drain and pat dry.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, raisins, diced red onion, and sunflower seeds.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and, if needed, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(974.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2228.8

Total Fat 119.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 119.6mg	0%
Sodium 1557.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 78.6g
Protein 48.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 259.8mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 1214.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 44.6%