CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD
This creamy ranch pasta salad is tossed with my delicious homemade ranch dressing. It's cool, creamy, and full of herby goodness.
Provided by Natalie
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, make the ranch dressing by combining the ranch seasoning mix, greek yogurt and milk. Whisk to combine. Place the mixing bowl in the fridge while you make the rest of the pasta salad.
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and add to the large mixing bowl with the ranch dressing while the pasta is still warm. Add in the carrots, celery, onion and frozen peas. Toss to combine. It will look a little too saucy at first, but the warm noodles will absorb some of the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until it is cooled. After it has cooled, toss it a few more times to evenly distribute the dressing. If needed, add in a little more greek yogurt and milk if the noodles absorbed too much of the dressing.
- Serve cold or at room temperature. Will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 kcal, Fat 2.4 g, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 8.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD
Macaroni salad can sometimes be a little boring. So one day I just started adding extra ingredients and this is what I came up with. The whole family love's it! This recipe is even better if served the next day so that all of the flavors are well-incorporated. Enjoy!
Provided by ReneeW.
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 4h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels until cool. Crumble the bacon.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
- Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
RANCH PASTA SALAD
I've made this salad for years-it's a recipe from a high school friend's mom. Any time I serve a sandwich meal like hamburgers, hot dogs or sloppy joes, I have this flavorful salad alongside.-Mrs. Krista E Collins, Concord, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cucumber and tomato. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD
For a mouth-watering zesty side dish, try our Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe. The cool and creamy goodness of this dish pairs perfectly with all summer-time meals.
Provided by Courtesy of Kim Demmon of Today's Creative Blog
Categories Dinner
Time 41m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil your pasta according to package instructions. You want the pasta to be al dente so it's not overcooked.
- While your pasta is boiling, gather all your other ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, mix up your Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet with the mayo, sour cream, milk and garlic powder and set aside.
- Place all other ingredients in a large bowl.
- Once your pasta is finished, rinse under a cool stream of water until all the pasta is cool.
- Place the pasta in with the other ingredients, add the dressing and toss until well-coated.
- Chill or serve right away.
Nutrition Facts :
RANCH MACARONI SALAD FOR KIDS
An easy to make macaroni salad that your kids will eat! The key is to mince the veggies so they don't even know they are there. Of course, if your kids like their vegetables, double the dressing and go ahead and throw in some blanched broccoli.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Cheese
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions, about 5 to 7 minutes, until barely al dente.
- Drain well and put into a medium bowl.
- Pour vinegar over pasta and stir to combine.
- Let sit 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until vinegar is absorbed and pasta has cooled.
- Add pepperoni and cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, buttermilk, green onion, celery, radish, and onion, and garlic.
- Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour over pasta mixture and gently stir to combine.
KID-FRIENDLY PASTA SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Then drain and rinse in cold water until cool. Set aside.
- Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and throw into a large skillet. Saute until slightly crisp, and then remove to a paper-towel-lined-plate.
- For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, and sugar if using in a small bowl.
- Stir together the pasta, dressing, tomatoes, bacon, Cheddar and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Stir in the basil at the end.
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.
BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD
Make and share this Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Fresh Churned Butter
Categories Penne
Time 23m
Yield 3 1/2 4 cups, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut bacon into small bits and fry until very crispy. Drain and let cool.
- Shred carrots, and mix with peas, noodles, and bacon in a large bowl.
- Cover with the Miracle Whip.
- Mix in Ranch packet.
- Best if chilled overnight.
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