Bow Tie Broccoli Salad

Colorful, crunchy, and undeniably delicious, Bow Tie Broccoli Salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. This recipe combines tender, al dente bow tie pasta with vibrant blanched broccoli, smoky crumbled bacon, and the sharp tang of shredded cheddar cheese. Tossed in a creamy homemade dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a hint of sweetness from apple cider vinegar and sugar, this salad strikes the ideal balance of flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus a quick chill to meld flavors), this make-ahead dish is as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy. Serve it chilled for a refreshing addition to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 4 cups Broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.75 cup Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, blanch the broccoli. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil, add the broccoli florets, and cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled bow tie pasta, blanched broccoli, finely chopped red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.

Step 4

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1159.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2859.1

Total Fat 169.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 300.4mg	0%
Sodium 2476.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 265.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 78.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1133.5mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 699.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 36.6%