Are you craving a refreshing, flavorful, and satisfying salad that's perfect for a summer cookout, potluck, or light lunch? Look no further than garden ranch pasta salad! This classic American dish combines tender pasta, crisp vegetables, succulent chicken or shrimp, and a creamy, tangy garden ranch dressing, resulting in a symphony of flavors that'll tantalize your taste buds. With countless variations and customization options, this versatile salad offers a delightful culinary journey that caters to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
RANCH PASTA SALAD
I've made this salad for years-it's a recipe from a high school friend's mom. Any time I serve a sandwich meal like hamburgers, hot dogs or sloppy joes, I have this flavorful salad alongside.-Mrs. Krista E Collins, Concord, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cucumber and tomato. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GARDEN RANCH PASTA SALAD
Salad's a snap for tonight's barbecue! A box of Suddenly Salad® mix and a few extras are all you need.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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 medium bowl, mix seasoning mix, dressing and dill weed. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients. Store any remaining salad covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
GARDEN RANCH PASTA SALAD
We enjoy the combination of veggies with the simple dressing of ranch and Dijon. Goes well with any BBQ meal. The veggies can be adjusted to your family's personal tastes. This recipe came from a '99 Quick Cooking. The cooking time listed is for cooking the pasta.
Provided by DDW7976
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta acording to package directions.
- Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
- After cooked, rinse pasta in cold water, drain and add to vegetables.
- Combine ranch dressing and mustard.
- Add to pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.2, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 8.1, Sodium 341.9, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6.9
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
A zesty pasta recipe, with lots of crunchy vegetables.
Provided by L. Gale
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- Mix chopped carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper, tomatoes, and onion together in large bowl.
- Combine cooled pasta and vegetables together in large bowl. Pour Italian dressing over mixture, add Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Chill for one hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1539.7 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
GARDEN PASTA SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- Mix carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes, and green onion together in large bowl. Add the cooled pasta and mix together. Pour the dressing over mixture, add the Parmesan and mix well.
- Chill before serving.
CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD
Maybe you bought some celery for snacking, or maybe you're cooking with it. Either way, don't toss those tender celery leaves. Instead, reserve them and make this creamy pasta salad. Ranch dressing, carrots and celery are natural dance partners-and that's why we combined them in a singularly tasty salad. It starts with a simple homemade dressing, which beats store-bought every day.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, then rinse it under cold water to cool completely; drain it well again.
- Meanwhile, reserve 2 tablespoons of the carrot for garnish. Put the remaining carrot in a large bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, celery leaves, lemon juice, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until combined. The dressing can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.
- Add the pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. To serve, top it with the Parmesan, reserved carrots and additional chives and season with pepper.
CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD
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
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
CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD
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
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.
BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD
This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out.
Provided by Wilemon
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 691.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GARDEN ROTINI PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-9102
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil pasta. While pasta is boiling, chop veggies into bite size pieces, place in large bowl. Drain and rinse pasta, add to veggies. Add seasonings and dressing. Mix well and enjoy!
VEGETABLE GARDEN PASTA SALAD
Fresh produce is showcased in this salad. My husband, Richard, is not too crazy about plain vegetables, so I came up with this colorful salad. He loves it, and so does our son.-Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the broccoli, carrots, peppers and zucchini. , Drain and rinse pasta in cold water; add to vegetables. Combine salad dressing and mustard; pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your pasta salad will taste. This is especially true for the vegetables, herbs, and dressing.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the best choice for pasta salad. Cook it according to the package directions, but err on the side of undercooking rather than overcooking.
- Cool the pasta before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming soggy.
- Choose a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what really makes a pasta salad shine. Be sure to use a dressing that you love and that complements the other ingredients in the salad.
- Add some protein: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu are all great additions to pasta salad. They add protein and flavor, and they make the salad more filling.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are endless possibilities when it comes to pasta salad. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients and create your own unique recipe.
Conclusion:
Pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a picnic. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a pasta salad recipe that everyone will love.
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