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
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.
RANCH PASTA SALAD
If you love the flavor of creamy ranch dressing, then this pasta salad recipe is for you. It has the perfect ratio of pasta and dressing. Cucumber and tomato lighten up the salad and add some crunch. Ham and cheese not only provide flavor but make the pasta salad heartier. You can almost eat this as a meal. It will be perfect for...
Provided by Dawn Whitted
Categories Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
TURKEY AND PASTA RANCH SALAD
This easy pasta salad is loaded with fresh veggies, and the classic ranch dressing makes it appealing to kids. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well., Place pasta, vegetables, turkey and parsley in a large bowl; toss with dressing and salt. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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