Description
Pasta Ranch Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, especially on the 4th of July. This vibrant salad features tender pasta tossed with crunchy vegetables and a creamy ranch dressing, creating a delightful flavor explosion in every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a crowd-pleaser that elevates any gathering. Enjoy this dish chilled for the best taste experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the chopped vegetables.
- Pour in the ranch dressing and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg