Need the perfect pasta salad for a picnic or backyard barbecue? Pasta salads make the best summer side dish that can be served with all your summer meals.
This Broccoli and Tomato Pasta salad recipe is a pasta salad recipe my sister in-law introduced me to many years ago. I am not sure where it originally came from. I seem to remember her telling me she got it from a friend.
I've tweaked the dressing recipe a bit over the years and even though the ingredient list is the same I've made some adjustments to the dressing. The vinegar and Miracle Whip adds the perfect amount of tanginess that works perfect with the broccoli, tomatoes and peppers.
How to make Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce box Tri-Color pasta
- ¾ cup fresh broccoli florets that have been cut into bite size pieces
- 1 cup combination of green, yellow 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
Directions
- 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.
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Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad
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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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
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.
Notes
- 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.
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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Nichole
YUM! I love a good pasta salad, and yours is very picnic perfect!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Nichole
Tara
That whole meal looks amazing, love your pasta salad!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Tara!
Liz
Thank you for the nice recipe. Have a great day!
Arlene Mobley
You are very welcome Liz!
Cindys Recipes and Writings
Great twist on a classic!
Arlene Mobley
Cindy thanks for stopping by!
Christie
I love all the gorgeous colors in this pasta salad.
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Christie
Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
I love all of the pretty colors in this salad 🙂 you are definitely eating the rainbow with this one!!
Arlene Mobley
Bobbi
Thank you. It is a pretty salad isn't it.
Vicki Finn
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.
Vicki Finn
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Arlene Mobley
Vicki
I hope you enjoy it! Love Learn to Blog
Arlene Mobley
Vicki
I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
What a fabulous pasta salad recipe! Love the flavors!
Arlene Mobley
Serena
Thank you!
Mary Ellen
I love pasta salad for a picnic. Your's looks perfect!
Arlene Mobley
Mary Ellen
I have to have a pasta salad!
David @ CookingChat
Looks like a pasta salad I would enjoy!
Arlene Mobley
David thank you!
Sarah
Glad to see another MW fan for pasta salad! I love broccoli in mine too 🙂
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm
Welcome back to Sunday Supper and thank you for sharing such a beautifuil salad.
Arlene Mobley
Wendy thank you so much!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
I love cold pasta salad with broccoli! But I'd have to switch out the Miracle Whip for Mayo. 😉
Arlene Mobley
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.
Heather
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!
Arlene Mobley
Heather
I hope you enjoy the recipe!