Description
Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful and colorful dish that combines creamy ranch dressing with vibrant fresh vegetables, making it the perfect addition to any gathering. This easy-to-make salad can be served as a side or a main course, and is highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite proteins or veggies. With its refreshing taste and appealing presentation, it’s sure to impress at potlucks, BBQs, or family dinners. Best of all, this dish can be prepared in just 23 minutes, making it an ideal last-minute option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets, finely diced
- 8 oz sour cream
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta with diced bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg