Description

This Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad combines fiber-rich vegetables, protein-packed cheese, and whole-grain pasta into a quick and nutritious meal. It's perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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8 oz Dry Whole-wheat or Chickpea Fusilli
3 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
1 cup Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, cubed or shredded
1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds or Sliced Almonds
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until 'al dente'
While pasta is cooking, chop broccoli into small bite-sized pieces
Combine Greek yogurt, Olive Oil, Honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth
Drain pasta and rinse under cold water
In a large bowl, combine pasta, broccoli, red onion, and cheddar cheese
Pour dressing over the salad and mix until well-coated
Top with sunflower seeds or almonds before serving

Notes

Let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for improved flavor.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 345 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 310 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: N/A
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: N/A