Best 2 Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD

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My husband's favorite - he'll put away the whole batch in two days. Not the lightest pasta salad, but very tasty and refreshing on a hot day. This is a great side with sandwiches, chicken, burgers, etc., or it makes a good lunch by itself. This is very flexible, so feel free to add/omit veggies, adjust seasonings or increase/decrease dressing as you see fit.

Provided by Kevlarturtle

Categories Summer

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
black pepper
1 lb rotini pasta (or similar shape)
2 -3 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut bite-sized
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ounces monterey jack cheese or 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water. When pasta is almost tender (about 2 minutes from done) add broccoli. Return to a boil and continue cooking until pasta is al dente and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again and return to pot; add bell pepper and chill while preparing dressing.
Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stirring thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings.
When salad is cool enough, add cheese cubes (you don't want them to melt) and dressing. Stir well to combine and transfer to a large bowl or casserole dish. Serve chilled.

CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD

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Need a potluck pleaser? Here's one that's ready in minutes, and there's enough to feed a crowd.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
6 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
1 hard-cooked egg, sliced, if desired
Paprika, if desired

Steps:

Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
In large bowl, stir together seasoning mixes (from salad mix), mayonnaise, mustard, onions and celery. Stir in pasta and chopped eggs until evenly coated. Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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