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Fresh Ranch Pasta Salad

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A delightful salad combining crisp vegetables and silky tricolor rotini, dressed in a tangy homemade ranch dressing, perfect for warm dinners or sunny lunches.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz tricolor rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1¼ cups ranch dressing
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Cook the tricolor rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing ingredients until smooth.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently until well coated.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

Cool the pasta completely before dressing to avoid watering down the salad, and taste the dressing to adjust acidity.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg