This noodle salad is easy to make and a refreshing compliment to BBQ’s, picnics, potlucks, and parties!

Easy Ranch Pasta Salad

The original recipe for this Ranch Pasta Salad was missing what my husband considers a key ingredient – cheese! I knew if there weren’t cheese cubes in this salad, he would notice!

We just love this delightful side salad. When you don’t know what to bring, make this! It’s perfect for BBQ’s, picnics, potlucks, showers, parties, or game day!

I like to have a go-to list of things to make when I don’t have much time and/or can’t figure out what to take to wherever I’m going. Some of my favorite reliable recipes are Garlic Ranch Pretzels with Beer Dip, Caramel Crispix, Easy Taco Dip, Veggie Pizza, or Puppy Chow!

What You’ll Need:

• 12 oz Tri-Color Rotini Pasta
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
• 1 Cucumber, Chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Broccoli Florets
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Cubed
• 1 (8 oz) Sour Cream
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 (1 oz) packet Ranch Seasoning

How to Make Ranch Pasta Salad

• Cook 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta to al dente according to the directions on the box. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Transfer cooked noodles to a large bowl. Add 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 chopped cucumber, 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, and 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 1 (8 oz) sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and 1 (1 oz) packet Ranch seasoning.
• Pour over the noodle mixture and stir until well coated.

More Side Dishes:

• Fruit Salsa
• Broccoli Salad
• Butternut Squash Salad
• Creamed Peas and Potatoes
• Vegetarian Baked Beans
• Classic Potato Salad
• Coleslaw
• Mexican Street Corn
• Broccoli Apple Salad
• Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
• Macaroni Salad
• Buttery Garlic Green Beans
• Honey Butter Skillet Corn
• Easy Garlic Knots
• Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

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Yield: 12

Ranch Pasta Salad

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Ranch Pasta Salad, a this noodle salad is easy to make and a refreshing compliment to BBQ's, picnics, potlucks, and parties!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 oz Tri-Color Rotini Pasta
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
• 1 Cucumber, Chopped
• 1 1/2 cups Broccoli Florets
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Cubed
• 1 (8 oz) Sour Cream
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 (1 oz) packet Ranch Seasoning

Instructions

1. Cook pasta to al dente according to the directions on the box. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Transfer cooked noodles to a large bowl. Add diced pepper, chopped cucumber, broccoli florets, and cubed cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and Ranch seasoning.
4. Pour over the noodle mixture and stir until well coated.