Description
Fresh Ranch Pasta Salad is a vibrant, creamy, and refreshing dish packed with colorful vegetables and tender pasta, perfect for summer gatherings or quick family meals.
Ingredients
- 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 1/4 cups ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
1. Cook the tricolor rotini in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving to enhance flavor.
Notes
Customize your salad by adding bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.
For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise or sour cream.
Chilling the salad before serving helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg