BETTY'S COLOURFUL RANCH AND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Creamy, tangy, filled with veggies and loaded with flavour - this is my go to summer chicken salad. Here in the southern hemisphere summer is on its way and this recipe will be made about once a fortnight. The milk prevents the salad from drying out like most pasta salads. You can swap chicken for turkey or bacon (we love...

Provided by Betty Bramanis

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound macaroni pasta (250g) - use gluten free if needed
1 bottle ranch dressing
1 teaspoon seeded mustard
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen or fresh corn kernals
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbsp mayonnaise (whole egg)
2 Tbsp milk (double this if you are making this for the following day)
1/2 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 2 cups in total)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the pasta as per the directions in salted boiling water. Strain well and cool by running cold water of them. Pour into a large salad style bowl
  • 2. While the pasta is cooking, chop the veggies and place into the bowl along with the shredded chicken, chopped parsley, seeded mustard (don't leave it out - this is what gives is that something extra) mayonnaise, ranch dressing and poor the milk into the empty ranch bottle to get all the "bits from the bottom out", and pour into the bowl. Stir.
  • 3. Pour in the cooked and cooled pasta. This is best if left to rest an hour or two in the fridge, but can be enjoyed straight away. This is great the next day and perfect for BBQ's, potlucks etc.

Abdul Ahat
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This salad is so flavorful. The combination of the ranch dressing, chicken, and vegetables is perfect.


sahrian Ahmed
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I love the crunch of the vegetables in this salad. It's a great way to add some extra texture.


Alexis Haslett
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tiger tz Fanuel
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I love the vibrant colors of this salad. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Kelsie Cull
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This salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Arbabali Arbabali
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for when you're entertaining guests.


Ephantus Maina
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The flavors are well-balanced and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


unkown name
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This salad is so flavorful. The combination of the ranch dressing, chicken, and vegetables is perfect.


World best Brothers
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I love the crunch of the vegetables in this salad. It's a great way to add some extra texture.


TOXIC GAMING MODS
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Izabella Jocelynn
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and easy to customize to your own taste.


Koman Gurung
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This salad is perfect for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and transport, and it always gets rave reviews.


Shristi Koirala
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Hayden Mudd
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nelisa Dada
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I'm not a huge fan of ranch dressing, but this salad was still really good. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


Temam Usman
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I was skeptical about the combination of ranch dressing and chicken, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually really good!


ikechukwu patrick
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner on a hot summer day.


Jacobie Hannon
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and even proteins. It's always delicious.


Poop Man
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I've made this salad twice now, and it's quickly become a favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Key McCorkle
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This colorful pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the colors really popped.