Best Cold Pasta Primavera Salad From Hidden Valley Recipes

Primavera Pasta Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
2 pounds fusilli
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whole milk, plus more if needed
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
2 lemons, zested and juiced
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup broccoli florets, broken into small pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced asparagus (2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
1 leek, white and light green parts, thinly sliced

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
To make the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, parsley, chives, mint, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan in a small bowl. Set aside. Before tossing, splash in more milk if needed for thinning.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, tomatoes, peas, asparagus, carrots and leeks. Pour over the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the remaining tablespoon of Parmesan and some black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Cold Pasta Primavera Salad Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1 (16 ounce) package rotini (corkscrew) pasta
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, steamed
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1 red or green bell pepper, cut into small chunks
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 tablespoons capers, drained (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cool water and drain well. In a small bowl whisk the oil together with the seasoning mix until emulsified. In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss until well coated. Chill covered for at least 1 hour before serving.