Description
Discover the joy of Ranch Pasta Salad, a vibrant and creamy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad combines colorful rotini pasta with crisp vegetables and a luscious ranch dressing, making it an ideal side for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. With its refreshing flavors and satisfying crunch, this versatile dish can also stand alone as a light lunch or dinner option. Best of all, it’s quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully for an even more delicious experience. Enjoy every bite of this crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets (finely diced)
- 8 oz sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the tri-color rotini pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with finely diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, and broccoli florets. Mix gently.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta mixture and stir well to coat evenly. Adjust salt if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg