Description
Ranch Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering—whether it’s a backyard barbecue, a potluck, or a quick meal prep option. This colorful dish combines tri-color rotini pasta with fresh vegetables like crunchy cucumbers and vibrant bell peppers, all enveloped in a creamy homemade ranch dressing. It’s not only easy to prepare but also offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that everyone will enjoy. Best served chilled, this refreshing pasta salad is ideal for hot summer days and works wonderfully as a side dish or even a light main course when paired with protein. So grab your ingredients and get ready to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets (finely diced)
- 8 oz sour cream
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 oz packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli.
- For the dressing, mix sour cream, mayo, and ranch seasoning in a small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg