Broccoli Macaroni Salad

Name: Broccoli Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked small elbow macaroni, cooked,drained,rinsed in cold water,cooled; 3/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded,in small dice; 3/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 3/4 cup raisins or 3/4 cup sultana; 2 -2 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into very small pieces; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional); 1/3 cup mayonnaise (regular or light); 1/2 cup Miracle Whip (regular or light); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 4 teaspoons granulated sugar, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Submitted by HeatherFeather

"This salad was a big hit at a church function I attended. The lady who brought it told me basically what she had done, and I quickly bought the ingredients and fixed the salad myself the next day so I could jot it down and share with you all. Cook time is for cooking the pasta - also allow cooling time for the pasta (at least 30 minutes). Once assembled, the salad neds to chill as well - at least 1 hour before serving."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 cups uncooked small elbow macaroni, cooked,drained,rinsed in cold water,cooled
³⁄₄ cup red bell pepper, seeded,in small dice
³⁄₄ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
³⁄₄ cup raisins or 3/4 cup sultana
2 - 2 ¹⁄₂ cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into very small pieces
¹⁄₄ cup sunflower seeds (optional)
Dressing
¹⁄₃ cup mayonnaise (regular or light)
¹⁄₂ cup Miracle Whip (regular or light)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons granulated sugar, to taste
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt, to taste

directions

In a large bowl, combine noodles, veggies, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, vinegar, and sugar well.
Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving in a covered bowl.
Stir again before serving and adjust seasonings if needed.
If too dry, add a an extra spoonful of may or Miracle Whip if desired.

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Reviews

Heather....great and different salad! I love pasta salad but not broccoli, BF is just the opposite, so we compromised here....dressing is great and the addition of raisins and sunflower seed.....wunderbar! TY

LAURIE
I loved the sweet taste the raisins gave this salad and the crunch of the broccoli and sunflower seeds! Yummy, yummy! Thanks Heather!

Sharon123
Super salad. Add some kidney beans and/or limas for protein,and you have a great light main meal for a hot summer's eve. Good work, Heather.

Clifford Boren
Thank you Heather for posting this recipe. I prepared it for Easter and it was a big hit. I used the 2 1/2 cups of broccoli, raisins, and 1/3 cup plus the 1/2 cup using the Miracle Whip. The end product was just right not to dry or not to over powering with Miracle Whip. Next time I want to make this with the sultanas in it.

Charlotte J
I have never had a broccoli salad with pasta. The combo was very nice. The taste reminded me of the broccoli salad they have at Sweet Tomatoes. The only changes I made was to substitute shredded carrots for red bell pepper as I did not have any. Next time if I have the peppers I will still add the carrots for extra nutrition. I left out the celery and also halved the amount of sugar. It was plenty sweet enough for me. Thanks Heather

Chef Weezy