Description
Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion, combining vibrant colors and a creamy texture that will leave your guests craving more. This easy-to-make salad features tri-color rotini pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a rich homemade ranch dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners, it can be prepared ahead of time to save you stress on busy days. The refreshing combination of flavors makes this salad a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and with its versatility, you can easily customize it to suit your taste preferences.
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 according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with diced red bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables; stir until well combined. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg