Best 7 Cold Pasta Primavera Salad From Hidden Valley Recipes

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In the world of delightful summer dishes, the cold pasta primavera salad from Hidden Valley shines as a culinary masterpiece. This vibrant salad combines the refreshing essence of spring with the comforting flavors of pasta, creating a symphony of taste that tantalizes the senses. Whether you're seeking a light lunch option, a refreshing side dish, or a flavorful vegetarian main course, this cold pasta primavera salad is sure to exceed your expectations. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the delightful layers of flavors and textures that make this salad a true celebration of fresh ingredients and culinary artistry.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD FROM HIDDEN VALLEY®



Cold Pasta Primavera Salad from Hidden Valley® image

Rotini pasta and vegetables are tossed with ranch dressing in this cold pasta primavera salad that is perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hidden Valley®

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup milk
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, steamed
1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper, cut into small chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 medium radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package rotini (corkscrew) pasta
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain. Combine Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix with milk and mayonnaise in a bowl, creating 1 cup dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the dressing together with the oil until emulsified.
  • In a large bowl, add the pasta and the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Chill covered for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9 calories, Carbohydrate 95.5 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD



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Cold Pasta Primavera Salad

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Salad

Time 55m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ 1 oz. Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup milk
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 box (16 ounces) Rotini (corkscrew) pasta
3 green onions
4 radishes
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup broccoli
1 red bell pepper
2 zucchini
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet with milk and mayonnaise. Slowly whisk the dressing together with the oil until emulsified. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta and the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Chill covered for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Cold Pasta Primavera Salad Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1 (16 ounce) package rotini (corkscrew) pasta
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, steamed
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 red or green bell pepper, cut into small chunks
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 tablespoons capers, drained (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain well. In a small bowl whisk the oil together with the seasoning mix until emulsified. In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss until well coated. Chill covered for at least 1 hour before serving.

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD FROM HIDDEN VALLEY®



Cold Pasta Primavera Salad from Hidden Valley® image

Rotini pasta and vegetables are tossed with ranch dressing in this cold pasta primavera salad that is perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch

Categories     Hidden Valley®

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup milk
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, steamed
1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper, cut into small chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 medium radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package rotini (corkscrew) pasta
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain. Combine Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix with milk and mayonnaise in a bowl, creating 1 cup dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the dressing together with the oil until emulsified.
  • In a large bowl, add the pasta and the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Chill covered for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9 calories, Carbohydrate 95.5 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD FROM HIDDEN VALLEY®



Cold Pasta Primavera Salad from Hidden Valley® image

Rotini pasta and vegetables are tossed with ranch dressing in this cold pasta primavera salad that is perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch

Categories     Hidden Valley®

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup milk
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, steamed
1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper, cut into small chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 medium radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package rotini (corkscrew) pasta
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain. Combine Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix with milk and mayonnaise in a bowl, creating 1 cup dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the dressing together with the oil until emulsified.
  • In a large bowl, add the pasta and the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Chill covered for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9 calories, Carbohydrate 95.5 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD



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Add creamy ranch dressing to your pasta salads and your friends will be asking for your recipe secrets.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pasta by Shape

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup sliced radishes
1 (16 ounce) package rotini (corkscrew) pasta
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, steamed
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 red or green bell pepper, cut into small chunks
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain well.
  • In a small bowl whisk the oil together with the seasoning mix until emulsified. In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss until well coated. Chill covered for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.4 calories, Carbohydrate 93 g, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 465.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

COLD PASTA PRIMAVERA SALAD FROM HIDDEN VALLEY®



Cold Pasta Primavera Salad from Hidden Valley® image

Rotini pasta and vegetables are tossed with ranch dressing in this cold pasta primavera salad that is perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Provided by Hidden Valley Ranch

Categories     Hidden Valley®

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ (1 ounce) packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup milk
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, steamed
1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper, cut into small chunks
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 medium radishes, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package rotini (corkscrew) pasta
2 tablespoons drained capers

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain. Combine Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix with milk and mayonnaise in a bowl, creating 1 cup dressing.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the dressing together with the oil until emulsified.
  • In a large bowl, add the pasta and the remaining ingredients.
  • Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
  • Chill covered for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9 calories, Carbohydrate 95.5 g, Cholesterol 12.9 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 341.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh vegetables for a colorful and flavorful salad. Vegetables like broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas are all great options.
  • Cook the pasta al dente so that it still has a slightly firm bite.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or pesto sauce is a great choice.
  • Add some protein to the salad for a more filling meal. Grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu are all great options.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or mint for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Cold pasta primavera salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish that is easy to make and perfect for potlucks, picnics, or light lunches. With its colorful vegetables, light dressing, and optional protein, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone.

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