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Sunny Broccoli Pasta Salad
This bright and crunchy pasta salad combines fresh vegetables with a convenient boxed pasta mix for a fast side dish. Sweet raisins, crisp broccoli florets, and roasted sunflower nuts add heavy texture and flavor to a creamy ranch and bacon dressing. It makes a perfect addition to summer picnics, backyard barbecues, or simple weeknight dinners. The tangy cider vinegar cuts through the rich mayonnaise base, balancing the sweet and savory notes beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ ranch & bacon salad mix
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 4 cups small fresh broccoli florets
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup sunflower nuts
Instructions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the seasoning packet from the pasta salad mix, mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar until smooth.
- 2Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain and rinse under cold water. Shake off the excess moisture. Add the cooked pasta, broccoli florets, chopped red onion, raisins, and sunflower nuts to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Serve right away or chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.