Best 5 Broccoli Raisin Pasta Salad Recipes

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Broccoli raisin pasta salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or picnics. It's made with cooked pasta, broccoli florets, raisins, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the crunch of the broccoli and raisins, makes this salad a real crowd-pleaser. It's also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROCCOLI, RAISIN, PASTA SALAD



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This is GOOD! A nice LOW FAT salad that will help you get those veggies into your diet! This is NOT an overly sweet salad, but the raisins and sweet red bell pepper help to balance the tart vinegar. This is a favorite of mine and I hope you enjoy it too! This comes from the Sun-Maid Raisin folks!

Provided by Theresa P

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup broccoli floret
1 1/4 cups cooked shell pasta
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients well.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients well and, pour dressing over salad.
  • Toss all together, mixing well and add salt and pepper to taste.

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD



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For a simple but sensational side dish, I throw together this refreshing broccoli salad with raisins. I adjusted a friend's recipe to cut a few calories. The raisins add sweetness, and the bacon gives it a nice crunch. -Angela Oelschlaeger, Tonganoxie, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh broccoli florets (1 medium bunch)
3/4 cup golden raisins
1 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, raisins and onion. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

BACON BROCCOLI SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS



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This salad is sweet and crunchy. Broccoli, crumbled bacon, raisins and sunflower seeds, with a smattering of onion tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing. Delicious!

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound bacon
4 heads broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
1 ½ cups raisins
1 ½ cups unsalted sunflower seeds
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
  • Toss bacon, broccoli, raisins, sunflower seeds, and onion together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, sweetener, and vinegar in another bowl until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 284 mg, Sugar 19 g

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD



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You can take the time to fry, cool, and crumble bacon for this - - but if you want to save time, use Oscar Meyer Ready to Serve Fully Cooked Bacon.

Provided by Krsi Sue

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup red onion, diced
10 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 cup sunflower seeds
3 -4 tablespoons sugar or 3 -4 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Chill at least one hour and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780.8, Fat 53.9, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 736.5, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 36.7, Protein 20.5

BROCCOLI RAISIN SALAD



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Broccoli raisin sunflower salad.

Provided by ed smith

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon
6 cups chopped broccoli
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup raisins
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 (3 ounce) package sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and cool. Chop bacon.
  • Mix broccoli, bacon, red onion, and raisins in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl; stir dressing into broccoli mixture until evenly coated. Cover bowl and refrigerate for flavors to blend, about 1 hour. Sprinkle salad with sunflower seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 407.9 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh broccoli and raisins.
  • If you don't have any red onion, you can use a yellow onion instead.
  • If you don't have any sunflower seeds, you can use chopped walnuts or almonds.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, cook the pasta and broccoli according to the package directions and let them cool completely. Then, combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, let the salad come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • This salad is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham.

Conclusion:

Broccoli Raisin Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a healthy and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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