Best Ranch Spinach Pasta Salad Recipes

SPINACH RANCH & BACON PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Spinach Ranch & Bacon Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MountainMama

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb pasta, cooked (I use elbows or cellentani)
1 (4 ounce) package bacon bits (NOT fake bac)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 red onion, diced
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup ranch dressing, homemade or prepared

Steps:

Mix vegetables & pasta in a large bowl.
Add Dressing.
Chill.
Eat! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 505.2, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 10.9

RANCH SPINACH PASTA SALAD

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Grilling tonight? Add a veggie-rich 15-minute pasta salad that gets its start from a Suddenly Salad® mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups baby spinach leaves or small broccoli florets
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced cucumber, halved
1/2 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Steps:

Empty contents of pasta mix (from Suddenly Salad box) 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 medium bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix (from Suddenly Salad box), the dressing and lemon juice until blended. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store any remaining salad covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g