5.0 from 21 votes
Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Salad
A sweet and tangy dressing makes this creamy cheddar broccoli salad a huge hit wherever it goes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked bowtie pasta
- 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese diced (see notes)
- ⅔ cup chopped celery
- ¼ red onion diced
Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayo
- ¼ cup plain fat free Greek yogurt
- 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.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Sometimes I like to use a combination of sharp yellow cheddar cheese, and colbyjack cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
471IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
234mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% 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.