Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This Ranch Pasta Salad is a family-friendly dish that combines rotini, fresh vegetables, and creamy ranch dressing for a delightful experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 oz Rotini Pasta Can swap for penne or fusilli.

For the Vegetables

1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
1 cup Cucumber Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
1/2 cup Red Onion Soak in cold water for milder flavor.

For the Add-Ins

4 oz Bacon Crumbled; omit for vegetarian.
1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded.

For the Dressing

1 cup Ranch Dressing Homemade variants can be used.
1/2 cup Sour Cream Optional for richer flavor.

For Seasoning

1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper

Equipment

large pot
mixing bowl
colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the rotini in boiling salted water for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Prepare the vegetables by halving the tomatoes, dicing the cucumber, and slicing the red onion. Soak onion in cold water if desired.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, vegetables, bacon, and cheese. Add ranch dressing and optional sour cream.
Season with salt and pepper, toss gently to coat. The salad should appear colorful and evenly mixed.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For meal prep, make pasta and dressing in advance; combine with fresh vegetables before serving.

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