Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD

My husband's favorite - he'll put away the whole batch in two days. Not the lightest pasta salad, but very tasty and refreshing on a hot day. This is a great side with sandwiches, chicken, burgers, etc., or it makes a good lunch by itself. This is very flexible, so feel free to add/omit veggies, adjust seasonings or increase/decrease dressing as you see fit.

Provided by Kevlarturtle

Categories     Summer

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water. When pasta is almost tender (about 2 minutes from done) add broccoli. Return to a boil and continue cooking until pasta is al dente and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again and return to pot; add bell pepper and chill while preparing dressing.
  • Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stirring thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • When salad is cool enough, add cheese cubes (you don't want them to melt) and dressing. Stir well to combine and transfer to a large bowl or casserole dish. Serve chilled.

1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
black pepper
1 lb rotini pasta (or similar shape)
2 -3 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut bite-sized
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 ounces monterey jack cheese or 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD

Maybe you bought some celery for snacking, or maybe you're cooking with it. Either way, don't toss those tender celery leaves. Instead, reserve them and make this creamy pasta salad. Ranch dressing, carrots and celery are natural dance partners-and that's why we combined them in a singularly tasty salad. It starts with a simple homemade dressing, which beats store-bought every day.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, then rinse it under cold water to cool completely; drain it well again.
  • Meanwhile, reserve 2 tablespoons of the carrot for garnish. Put the remaining carrot in a large bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, celery leaves, lemon juice, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until combined. The dressing can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.
  • Add the pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. To serve, top it with the Parmesan, reserved carrots and additional chives and season with pepper.

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces fusilli pasta
3/4 cup finely chopped carrot (from about 1 large carrot)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 1 ounce)

CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD

Need a potluck pleaser? Here's one that's ready in minutes, and there's enough to feed a crowd.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning mixes (from salad mix), mayonnaise, mustard, onions and celery. Stir in pasta and chopped eggs until evenly coated. Garnish with hard-cooked egg slices and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

2 packages Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
6 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped
1 hard-cooked egg, sliced, if desired
Paprika, if desired

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