Yummy Buttermilk Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Prepare pasta noodles al dente according to package directions.
• 2. Strain and cool.
• 3. In a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing envelope according to the package directions adding mayo & buttermilk.
• 4. I thin it out with a couple additional tablespoons of buttermilk or milk if needed.
• 5. Add cubed cheese, cucumber, tomato halves, and optional ham to the pasta.
• 6. Add dressing.
• 7. Combine well.
• 8. Refrigerate for an hour or more. If the noodles soak up most of the dressing, you may add a bit of milk to loosen it up or just a squirt or two of bottled dressing.

Steps:

• For the Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: Stir together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Assemble the salad: Arrange the lettuce, Sourdough Croutons, tomatoes, Cheddar, carrots, cucumbers, onion, eggs and ham on a serving platter. Drizzle with desired amount of buttermilk ranch dressing.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the bread cubes, olive oil, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper on large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the bread begins to brown, 10 minutes. Stir and bake until the croutons are browned and crispy, 5 minutes more. Set aside to cool completely.

Steps:

• Boil the Rotini as directed on package, drain, rinse & cool.
• Mix the butter milk and butter milk ranch mix as directed on pkg. I add a little extra butter milk because it the noodles tend to soak up the dressing when refrigerated and it dries out.
• Mix all of your ingredients in a Large Salad Serving Bowl or whatever you have handy that is big enough :) Cover & Refrigerate Approximately 30 min.
• You may want to check and see if it dried out a little and if so, add a little more dressing. SERVE & ENJOY :)