My favorite Broccoli Pasta Salad!

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie alternative with a cheesy flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Cook 8 oz pasta noodles according to package instructions.

Chop 16 oz broccoli into small florets and blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until bright green, then transfer to ice water to cool.

Chop 1/2 cup red onion and set aside.

Add 2 cups of grapes to the mixture.

Add 1 cup of real bacon pieces or 8 fully cooked slices of bacon to the bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, and 1 cup mayonnaise to create the dressing.

Combine the cooked pasta, broccoli, red onion, grapes, and bacon in a large bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together using tongs.

Chill the salad in the refrigerator before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens