Ranch Pasta Salad

This Ranch Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious side dish perfect for any occasion. Made with tri-color rotini, fresh veggies, and a creamy ranch dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser at cookouts, parties, and potlucks.

Ingredients

• 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
  
  

• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  
  

• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  
  

• 1 ½ cups broccoli florets, finely diced
  
  

• For the ranch dressing:
  
  

  • 8 oz sour cream
    
    

  • ½ cup mayo
    
    

  • 1 oz packet ranch seasoning
    
    

Directions

1. Cook the tri-color rotini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool.
   
   

2. While the pasta is cooking, chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli into small pieces.
   
   

3. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, and ranch seasoning to make the creamy dressing.
   
   

4. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, bell pepper, cucumber, and broccoli.
   
   

5. Stir in the ranch dressing until the salad is well-coated. Taste and salt to your preference.
   
   

6. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 222 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 25 g
  
  

• Protein: 5 g
  
  

• Fat: 11 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3 g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 0.02 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 15 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 249 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 180 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 2 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 523 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 24 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 35 mg
  
  

• Iron: 1 mg