4.3 from 18 votes
Blueberry Broccoli Pasta Salad
Broccoli and Blueberry Pasta Salad with Lemon Buttermilk Dressing ~ this healthy and colorful salad is perfect for all your summer barbecues, picnics, and potlucks.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227g) Spiral Pasta made from chickpeas or whole grains.
- 1 cup small broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup diced apples tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp buttermilk
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water to stop the cooking. Put in a bowl and drizzle with some of the dressing, toss gently.
- Put the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with a tablespoon of water and microwave for 90 seconds. Drain.
- You can assemble the salad in two ways ~ You can arrange the ingredients on top of the pasta, and then dress and toss at the table, or you can mix everything together, it's your call.
- Add just enough dressing to moisten the salad without drowning it, you can always add more later.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
234mg
(7%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
131IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 131IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.