Name: Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Rotini pasta; 1 cup Cherry tomatoes-halved; 1/2 cup Celery-diced; 1/4 cup Red onion-finely diced; 1/2 cup Carrots-shredded; 1 cup Cooked chicken-diced; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 1 packet Ranch dressing mix; 2 tablespoons Milk; 1 teaspoon White vinegar

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A simple and satisfying pasta salad with a creamy ranch dressing, vegetables, and optional protein. Perfect for potlucks and picnics.

Total 30 min

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 10

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Rotini pasta
Vegetables
1 cup 145 g Cherry tomatoes-halved
cup 75 g Celery-diced
cup 30 g Red onion-finely diced
cup 75 g Carrots-shredded
Protein (Optional)
1 cup 120 g Cooked chicken-diced
Sauce
1 cup 240 mL Mayonnaise
1 packet 28 g Ranch dressing mix
2 tablespoons 30 mL Milk
1 teaspoon 5 mL White vinegar

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all Vegetables.
If using, add Cooked chicken to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all Sauce ingredients until smooth.
Pour Sauce over pasta and vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.