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Home » Family Recipes » Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad

Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad

Published: Apr 19, 2015 · Modified: May 27, 2021 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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A serving bowl filled with tri colored Broccoli Tomato Pasta Salad.
Pasta salad served with fried chicken and chips.
A serving bowl filled with tri colored Broccoli Tomato Pasta Salad.

Need the perfect pasta salad for a picnic, pot luck or backyard barbecue? Pasta salads make the best summer side dish that can be served with all your summer meals.

Broccoli and fresh tomato pasta salad in a serving bowl.

This delicious pasta salad recipe is made with fresh broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers and tri colored pasta.

The salad dressing gets its tangy flavor by adding a touch of vinegar to the Miracle Whip pasta salad dressing.

Broccoli Tomato Pasta Salad

Ingredients to make the recipe

  • pasta: Tri-Colored pasta
  • vegetables: fresh broccoli florets, a combination of sweet bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
  • pasta salad dressing: Miracle Whip salad dressing, white vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • seasoning: salt and ground pepper.

Step by Step Directions

Step 1: Mix the sugar and vinegar together in a small bowl. The sugar needs to dissolve before mixing the dressing ingredients.

Step 2: Boil the pasta following the directions on the package. Once done drain the hot pasta well and then rinse under cold running water to cool off the pasta noodles. Allow the pasta to drain very well.

Step 3: Combine the cool pasta, broccoli florets, cherry tomato halves and diced bell peppers in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4: Add the Miracle Whip to the bowl with the vinegar and sugar. Mix with a spoon until creamy and combined well.

Pour the salad dressing over the ingredients in the mixing bowl and toss until the dressing coats all of the pasta evenly.

Step 5: Add the salt and pepper to the bowl. Mix again.

Step 6: Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Serve this broccoli and tomato pasta salad at your next, barbecue, pot luck or family dinner.

This Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad recipe is perfect for a summer picnic or backyard bbq side dish via flouronmyface.com

Recipe Expert Tips

  • The colorful tri colored pasta makes this a festive pasta salad. You could use other pasta shapes to make this dish.
  • This pasta salad tastes best when it has time to chill before serving. I prefer to chill it overnight but you can serve it after 1 to 2 hours.
  • The tangy salad dressing compliments the flavors of fresh broccoli and ripe cherry tomatoes. The tangy flavor comes from the vinegar. I've used white vinegar but you could also use apple cider vinegar instead.

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Glass bowl filled with broccoli and tomato pasta salad.

Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
This pasta salad recipe is made with fresh broccoli, tomatoes and tri colored pasta. It is a perfect summer side dish and perfect served as a side dish for a summer picnic or backyard BBQ. Make it in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Refrigerate 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 27 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 208 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 12 oz. box Tri-Color pasta
  • ¾ cup fresh broccoli florets that have been cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup combination of bell peppers ((yellow, green and red peppers, finely diced))
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup miracle whip
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
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Instructions 

  • Mix the vinegar and sugar in a small bowl and set aside until the sugar dissolves.
  • Boil the pasta per manufacturer’s directions.
  • Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Combine the pasta, broccoli, peppers, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  • Mix the Miracle Whip into the vinegar and sugar until combined.
  • Pour salad dressing over pasta and stir well.
  • Add salt and pepper to the salad.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • This Broccoli & Tomato Pasta Salad recipe is best made the night before to allow the flavors to come together but can be served within 2-3 hours if needed.
  • The colorful tri colored pasta makes this a festive pasta salad. You could use other pasta shapes to make this dish.
  • The tangy salad dressing compliments the flavors of fresh broccoli and ripe cherry tomatoes. The tangy flavor comes from the vinegar. I've used white vinegar but you could also use apple side vinegar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Heather

    July 20, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    This is totally my kind of salad!! The fresh veggies and the miracle whip hooked me right in! Definitely a must make for me. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      July 21, 2015 at 12:27 am

      Heather

      I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

    April 21, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I love cold pasta salad with broccoli! But I'd have to switch out the Miracle Whip for Mayo. 😉

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 21, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Lauren

      I am not a Miracle Whip fan myself. I use mayo usually but there are a few recipes that the tangy flavor of Miracle Whip is a must. If you make this recipe and use mayo I would up the amount of vinegar by one or two tablespoons.

      Reply
  3. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm

    April 20, 2015 at 8:24 am

    Welcome back to Sunday Supper and thank you for sharing such a beautifuil salad.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 20, 2015 at 10:06 am

      Wendy thank you so much!

      Reply
  4. Sarah

    April 20, 2015 at 6:57 am

    Glad to see another MW fan for pasta salad! I love broccoli in mine too 🙂

    Reply
  5. David @ CookingChat

    April 20, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Looks like a pasta salad I would enjoy!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 20, 2015 at 10:06 am

      David thank you!

      Reply
  6. Mary Ellen

    April 19, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    I love pasta salad for a picnic. Your's looks perfect!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 20, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Mary Ellen

      I have to have a pasta salad!

      Reply
  7. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

    April 19, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    What a fabulous pasta salad recipe! Love the flavors!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 19, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      Serena

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Vicki Finn

    April 19, 2015 at 4:00 pm

    This looks so yummy! I was looking for a garden recipe to feature in my weekly healthy meal plan post for Earth Week but I actually think I am going to make this tonight! Yum.

    Reply
    • Vicki Finn

      April 19, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      I found your site through the Learn to Blog Search Engine!

      Reply
      • Arlene Mobley

        April 19, 2015 at 7:49 pm

        Vicki

        I hope you enjoy it! Love Learn to Blog

    • Arlene Mobley

      April 20, 2015 at 11:35 am

      Vicki

      I hope you enjoy the recipe.

      Reply
  9. Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    April 19, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    I love all of the pretty colors in this salad 🙂 you are definitely eating the rainbow with this one!!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 19, 2015 at 3:54 pm

      Bobbi

      Thank you. It is a pretty salad isn't it.

      Reply
  10. Christie

    April 19, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I love all the gorgeous colors in this pasta salad.

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 19, 2015 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you Christie

      Reply
  11. Cindys Recipes and Writings

    April 19, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Great twist on a classic!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 19, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Cindy thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  12. Liz

    April 19, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Thank you for the nice recipe. Have a great day!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 19, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      You are very welcome Liz!

      Reply
  13. Tara

    April 19, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    That whole meal looks amazing, love your pasta salad!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 19, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you Tara!

      Reply
  14. Nichole

    April 19, 2015 at 7:30 am

    YUM! I love a good pasta salad, and yours is very picnic perfect!

    Reply
    • Arlene Mobley

      April 19, 2015 at 10:40 am

      Thank you Nichole

      Reply

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