Best 2 Ranch Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipes

If you're seeking a refreshing and flavorful pasta salad that blends the classic taste of ranch dressing with the crisp texture of broccoli, look no further! This article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate ranch broccoli pasta salad, a delectable dish that combines the tangy allure of ranch with the nutritional richness of broccoli and the comforting embrace of pasta. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

RANCH BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

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Here's an easy summer salad for potlucks, ladies luncheons and picnics. Tricolor spiral pasta and broccoli florets are coated with a mild dressing and bits of bacon. Margie Shaw of Americus, Georgia sent the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta, cooked, rinsed and drained
3 cups broccoli florets
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 envelope reduced-fat ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli and onion. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, salad dressing mix and salt. Add to pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BACON BROCCOLI RANCH PASTA SALAD

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Yummy! This is a great dish to take to barbecues, football parties, pot lucks. **I have no idea the # of ounces, but you want the large size Ranch (not the jumbo, just large) and the regular package of penne pasta.

Provided by Tina A

Categories Penne

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1 head broccoli
1 lb crisp bacon, crumbled
1 (16 ounce) bottle Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans black olives
salt and pepper

Steps:

Fry bacon crisp & crumble. You don't want it to still be hot when you add it to pasta salad.
Boil pasta according to package instructions.
While pasta is boiling, cut broccoli into bite size florets.
Rinse pasta in cold water & drain.
In large mixing bowl combine pasta, broccoli, olives, ranch dressing to taste, crumbled bacon and salt & pepper.
(grated chees & grated carrots are nice variations.).
Chill before serving. I like to make it the day before I plan to serve it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.7, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 1629.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 21

Tips:

For the best flavor, use freshly cooked broccoli. If you don't have time to cook broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli that has been thawed and drained.
Use a variety of vegetables in your pasta salad. Some good options include carrots, celery, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
To make the pasta salad more flavorful, add some cooked protein, such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
If you don't have ranch dressing, you can make your own by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the pasta salad chilled for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

Broccoli pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover broccoli. With its creamy ranch dressing, tender broccoli, and variety of vegetables, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.