Description
Ranch Pasta Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that perfectly balances tangy flavors with fresh vegetables. Ideal for potlucks, BBQs, or any family meal, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a splendid choice for busy days. The homemade ranch dressing elevates the dish, ensuring every bite is both nutritious and satisfying. With colorful veggies like tri-color rotini pasta, red bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli, this salad is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Refreshing and versatile, Ranch Pasta Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love!
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 mayonnaise
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the tri-color rotini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta with diced bell pepper, chopped cucumber, and broccoli.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables; stir to coat evenly. Adjust salt if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg