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Pepper and Broccoli Pasta Salad

Published: Jul 23, 2013 · Modified: Apr 22, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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Easy Broccoli Salad

One of the things I love about summer is going to barbeques and chilling in the sun. We recently went to a friend's barbecue and I took my Pepper & Broccoli Pasta Salad.

We were having a good time talking about the "old" days, which did not really seem so long ago. This broccoli pasta salad is not only tasty, but it is also delicious and filled with vegetables.

Broccoli Salad

Hi Friends! Today I am sharing my Best broccoli salad recipe for potlucks and picnics. This broccoli and pepper salad is loaded with vegetables, bacon, and pasta. The result is a refreshing cold salad that is great with grilled meats, sandwiches and wraps.

I changed up a version from one of my mother's recipe books until I found a version that I loved, and this is it. It only takes a few ingredients too!

Broccoli and bell peppers in a delicious salad.

Broccoli and Bell Pepper Salad Ingredients:

Broccoli - Choose fresh broccoli for this salad. 

Bell Pepper - You can use colorful bell peppers or mini peppers for this recipe

Bacon - I use traditional bacon for this recipe, but you can use turkey bacon and it is still delicious!

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This pasta salad is great for a barbeque, potluck or side dish. It is deliciously creamy and you will probably make it more than once.

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Pepper Broccoli Pasta Salad in bowl.

Broccoli Salad

Pepper and Broccoli Pasta Salad

Raquel Pineira
A delicious pepper and broccoli salad that is a wonderful cold salad for picnics and barbecues.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Chill 1 hr
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups broccoli raw
  • 4 cups bow tie pasta cooked and drained
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup red onions chopped
  • ¼ cup bell peppers chopped (I like to use red for color)
  • 1 cup grapes sliced
  • 6 slices cooked bacon chopped
  • ½ cup praline pecans chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • 1. While the pasta is cooking per package directions, cut the broccoli into small florets.
  • 2, Set aside broccoli and in a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
  • 3.Once blended add other remaining ingredients.
  • 4 Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse in cold water.
  • 5. Add drained pasta to salad mixture and blend.
  • 6. Chill at least 1 -2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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This tasty bell pepper, broccoli and bacon salad is a favorite! I am always asked for the recipe. Great for picnics and BBQ's too!

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Comments

  1. Tanya Schroeder

    July 23, 2013 at 5:34 am

    Love a good pasta salad and thats exactly what this is! Wonderful!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      July 23, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you Tanya!

      Reply
  2. Tamara

    July 23, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I wish I could have this for lunch right now! My favorite BBQ food is tortellini pasta salad. Like this! The bacon sounds divine. Bacon or pepperoni and some sort of cheese, olive, etc.

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      July 23, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Tortelleni is awesome Tamara and one of my favorites as well!

      Reply
  3. akaleistar

    July 23, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Looks good!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      July 23, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl

    July 24, 2013 at 6:02 am

    What a great fresh salad for the summertime!

    Reply
  5. Melissa

    July 24, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    This looks amazing! I'm sure hubby would love this paired with a good steak!

    Reply
  6. Rabia @TheLiebers

    July 28, 2013 at 5:05 am

    I love pasta salads in the summertime! Yum!

    Reply
  7. Arelis Cintron

    July 31, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Is it weird that I can taste this by just reading it? I'm hungry now lol

    Reply
  8. Gracielle

    August 05, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    This is awesome! I'm always looking for potluck ideas. Healthy and beautiful in presentation (I bet it tastes wonderful, too!) Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Raquel Pineira

      August 06, 2013 at 8:49 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Gracielle! It is really a great salad!

      Reply
  9. Cindy

    January 27, 2022 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    Really delicious flavor combinations! Will definitely make again.

    Reply

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