Description
Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that’s perfect for any gathering. Combining tri-color rotini pasta with fresh vegetables and a creamy ranch dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, it can be prepared in just 15 minutes and chilled to enhance the taste. With its satisfying creaminess and crunch from the vegetables, this crowd-pleaser is sure to impress your guests while keeping your cooking time minimal.
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 in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with diced bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving to let flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg