Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad: 5 Fresh Reasons to Love It Recipe
Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This salad offers a creamy texture combined with the freshness of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, all tossed in a flavorful ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz rotini pasta
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
Additional:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add Dressing: Add the ranch dressing and mix well.
- Finish the Salad: Stir in the cheddar cheese and parsley.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Ranch Dressing, Vegetarian Salad
