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Ranch Pasta Salad

Ranch Pasta Salad: A Colorful Twist for Your Next Picnic

Enjoy this vibrant Ranch Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for picnics and potlucks, full of fresh veggies and creamy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Tri-color rotini pasta for vibrant color and fun texture
For the Vegetables
  • 1 Red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 medium Cucumber chopped
  • 1.5 cups Broccoli florets finely diced
For the Dressing
  • 8 oz Sour cream providing a rich and creamy base
  • 0.5 cup Mayo adds creaminess and tanginess
  • 1 oz Ranch seasoning delivering classic ranch flavor

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • pot for boiling pasta
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the tri-color rotini pasta according to package instructions, usually boiling for 8-10 minutes. Drain and let it cool completely.
  2. Combine in a large bowl the cooled pasta, finely diced red bell pepper, chopped cucumber, and broccoli florets. Toss gently until evenly distributed.
  3. Mix together in a separate bowl the sour cream, mayo, and ranch seasoning until well combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

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