Description
A delicious and creamy pasta salad featuring crispy bacon and fresh broccoli, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 4 slices of bacon
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2-3 minutes; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and crumbled bacon to the dressing; mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the amount of bacon based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Creamy Bacon Broccoli Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Bacon Salad, Broccoli Salad