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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Ranch Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch. The combination of tri-color rotini pasta, crunchy vegetables, and creamy ranch dressing creates a delicious and satisfying salad.


Ingredients

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Pasta Salad:

  • 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, finely diced

Ranch Salad Dressing:

  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 oz packet ranch seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Salt the pasta water and cook the tri-color rotini according to package instructions for al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, mix cooked pasta, bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli.
  3. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, and ranch seasoning to make the ranch dressing.
  4. Combine Salad: Stir the ranch dressing into the pasta and veggies until well coated. Season with salt to taste.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg