5 from 12 votes
Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad features rotini pasta tossed with fresh chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese cubes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. It is coated in a homemade ranch dressing made from mayonnaise, milk, garlic, herbs, and spices for a rich, tangy flavor. This salad serves chilled and combines crisp vegetables with creamy pasta for a satisfying cold dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings:
12
Servings
Calories:
372 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 medium English cucumber doced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
Ranch Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- 1 tablespoon chives dried
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Transfer to a large bowl.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare 1 cup chopped broccoli, 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese, 1 medium English cucumber, 1 medium red bell pepper, and 1/2 medium diced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 tablespoon dried chives, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta and toss until thoroughly coated. Add the broccoli, cheese cubes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Toss until all ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
547mg
(23%)
Potassium
240mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
658IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 658IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.