Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 10m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

314
calories
9g
fat
52g
carbohydrates
10g
protein
16g
sugar
7g
fiber
Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

Recipe Description

I love to make a batch of this Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins on a Sunday and eat it for lunch for the week. It’s easy to make, tastes absolutely delicious, and keeps for up to five days in the refrigerator. 

To make this delicious macaroni salad, start by slicing broccoli florets into bite-size pieces. Combine broccoli, macaroni, raisins and green onion. Make a light dressing by whisking together sour cream, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt. Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until well combined. This salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

To make the Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare broccoli

    3 min
    Step 1 - Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

    Remove thick stems from the head of broccoli and discard. Slice the broccoli florets into bite-size pieces.

  2. 2

    Combine salad ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

    In a large bowl, combine the sliced broccoli, cooked macaroni, raisins and green onion.

  3. 3

    Make dressing

    2 min
    Step 3 - Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

    In a small bowl, combine ⅔ cup of sour cream, 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of mustard, and ½ teaspoon of salt.

  4. 4

    Combine all ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

    Add the dressing to the bowl with the macaroni and broccoli. Stir until fully combined.

  5. 5

    Chill

    Step 5 - Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

    Chill the salad in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins

    Serve for lunches during the week.

You will be so happy with this Meal-Prep Creamy Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Raisins recipe. It’s simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious! You’ll love it! Remember to tag #cookmerecipes if you try this recipe!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Quentin Brown
March 13, 2025
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Absolutely!

Quincy
January 27, 2025
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Superb pasta salad, easy and tasty for lunch.

Brian Lewis
November 13, 2024
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This pasta salad is great. I prepped it for the week and it was perfect for my work lunches. Everyone loved it and it was super easy to make. Thanks for sharing this recipe

Tom
September 26, 2024
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Great when I meal prep for the week.

Victor
September 14, 2024
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Tasty and simple!

Nina
September 3, 2024
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So dang good!

Nate
August 4, 2024
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Man, this creamy pasta salad is a game changer! Prepped it for lunches last Sunday and it’s been my go-to. Tasted hella good all week long.

Sunny
July 2, 2024
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OMG, this pasta salad is the bomb! Made it for meal prep, and my fam devoured it! 🙌

Maddie
May 11, 2024
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Yum! Made this on a lazy Sunday and it turned out fab. The creaminess with a lil' crunch from the broccoli and sweetness from the raisins is legit! I had it for lunch all week. Def add this to your meal-prep game! 🥗

Zoe Thompson
January 13, 2024
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Perfect lunch option! I prepare this every Sunday for my week. The blend of flavors is superb, and my husband loves it too!

María
January 4, 2024
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Increíble!

Bobby75
October 10, 2023
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Made this salad for meal prep. Super easy and delish for lunches!

Vanessa
October 1, 2023
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So good, fam! Made it on Sunday, munching on it all week. Super easy and delish!

Bella
October 1, 2023
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Amazing!

Tomás García
July 22, 2023
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Hice esta ensalada para un almuerzo familiar el domingo. Fue muy fácil y deliciosa; a mis hijos les encantó.

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