5.0 from 33 votes
Southwest Ranch Pasta Salad
Southwest Ranch Pasta Salad is delicious with the flavors of so many different vegetables and a thick and creamy dressing.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 746 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta macaroni or shell pasta
- 15 ounces can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 15 ounces can sweet corn drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 yellow or green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup black olives drained and sliced
- 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 1 cup Mexican cheese shredded
Dressing:
- 1 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and once boiling cook pasta according to the package instructions, aiming for al dente. Then drain and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the ingredients for the salad and add them to a large bowl.
- In another bowl combine the dressing ingredients, mix, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooled pasta and the dressing to the salad bowl and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
- When serving garnish with more shredded Mexican cheese and fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
746kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
1127mg
(47%)
Potassium
953mg
(27%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
2480IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
75mg
(83%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 746
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 746kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1127mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 953mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 2480IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 75mg | 83% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.