Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
A simple and satisfying pasta salad with a creamy ranch dressing, vegetables, and optional protein. Perfect for potlucks and picnics.
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
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A simple and satisfying pasta salad with a creamy ranch dressing, vegetables, and optional protein. Perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Instructions
- 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.
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1 pound
450 g
Rotini pasta
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1 cup
145 g
Cherry tomatoes-halved
-
1/2 cup
75 g
Celery-diced
-
1/4 cup
30 g
Red onion-finely diced
-
1/2 cup
75 g
Carrots-shredded
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1 cup
120 g
Cooked chicken-diced
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1 cup
240 mL
Mayonnaise
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1 packet
28 g
Ranch dressing mix
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2 tablespoons
30 mL
Milk
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1 teaspoon
5 mL
White vinegar
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- Large bowl
- Whisk
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition per serving
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