Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Salad
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Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Salad
Description
The "Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Salad" blends cooked bowtie pasta with fresh vegetables and diced cheddar cheese for a satisfying balance between tender pasta and crisp broccoli, celery, and red onion. The salad's dressing combines mayonnaise and Greek yogurt for creaminess, balanced by apple cider vinegar's acidity and enhanced with sugar and Dijon mustard for a subtle tang.
Once tossed, the salad can be served immediately or chilled for up to three hours to deepen the flavors. The varied textures from the crunchy celery and onions alongside soft pasta and cheese make it a versatile side or light main dish.
The cheddar cheese can be adjusted; a combination of sharp yellow cheddar and colbyjack cheese adds variety. This salad pairs well with many meals needing a cool, creamy component.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta uncooked
- 2 cups broccoli chopped florets
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese diced (see notes)
- ⅔ cup celery chopped
- ¼ red onion diced
Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain, fat free
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to use.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add broccoli, cheese, celery, and onions. Add dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and chill 1-3 hours before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Using a mix of sharp yellow cheddar and colbyjack cheese adds a richer flavor and color contrast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 471IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 234mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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