Description
Fresh Ranch Pasta Salad is a vibrant and scrumptious addition to any meal, perfect for summer gatherings or casual family dinners. This delightful dish features colorful tricolor rotini, crisp vegetables, and creamy ranch dressing that will tantalize your taste buds. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad can be enjoyed as a side at potlucks or BBQs, or even as a light lunch. Packed with nutritious veggies like broccoli and tomatoes, it’s not only delicious but also healthy. Whether served immediately or chilled for a few hours to let the flavors meld, this pasta salad is sure to become a go-to favorite for everyone around the table.
Ingredients
- 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1¼ cups ranch dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the tricolor rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding bell peppers or olives for extra flavor. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream.