Description
Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad is your go-to dish for summer picnics and family gatherings. With vibrant veggies, tender pasta, and a rich ranch dressing, this refreshing salad is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for potlucks or as a tasty side dish at any meal, each bite offers a delightful crunch and creamy texture that will leave you craving more. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personalized twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber (preferably English)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- ? cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with all the chopped veggies and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour ranch dressing over the mixture and stir gently until well coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnishing each portion with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg