Description
Ranch Pasta Salad is a creamy and refreshing dish that brings together colorful veggies and a flavorful homemade ranch dressing, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, BBQs, or family dinners. This easy-to-make salad combines tri-color rotini pasta with fresh bell peppers, cucumbers, and broccoli, resulting in a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Perfect as a side or light meal, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to suit various occasions. Its make-ahead convenience allows you to enjoy the vibrant flavors at your next gathering without the stress of last-minute cooking.
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
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tri-color rotini in salted boiling water until al dente (follow package instructions). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with diced bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg