Tangy Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble bacon.
• Place broccoli, onion, raisins, and bacon in a large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.

Steps:

• Mix dressing, sugar and vinegar in large bowl.
• Add remainig ingredients and mix lightly.
• Refrigerate.

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

Steps:

• 1. Cook penne according to package directions. While penne is cooking microwave broccoli florets on high for 2-1/2 minutes with a few tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt. Let broccoli cool and drain. When penne is done, rinse with cool water and drain. Place all salad ingredients in large bowl and get ready to make the dressing.
• 2. Combine all dressing ingredients in medium size bowl and mix with a whisk to remove any lumps. Add to salad and toss/mix well. Cover and chill to let the flavors meld.
• 3. Serve as a side with burgers or sandwiches, or do what I do, roll in Bibb lettuce leaves and take a big bite!

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
• Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
• Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
• Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour.