Ranch Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

Ranch pasta salad is a favorite at any barbecue or neighborhood gathering. This creamy pasta salad is chock full of fresh vegetables, rich cheese and savory ham that is a hearty warm-weather lunch or a light summer supper.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Lunch, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 421kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream can substitute Greek yogurt to reduce fat and up the protein content
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1 oz pkt ranch dressing mix plus extra, to taste, if desired
1 lb rotini pasta cooked, drained, and run under cold water to cool
3/4 cup roughly chopped matchstick carrots can substitute 2 grated whole carrots
1 1/2- 2 cups lightly steamed (tender crisp) broccoli florets
1 cup diced ham
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/2 large yellow bell pepper seeded & diced
1/2 large red bell pepper seeded & diced
salt & pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix. Set aside.
1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 1 oz pkt ranch dressing mix
Add the pasta to a large mixing bowl, then pour the dressing overtop. Gently toss until evenly coated.
1 lb rotini pasta
Add the veggies, ham, and cheese to the bowl then stir everything together gently until evenly incorporated.
3/4 cup roughly chopped matchstick carrots, 1 1/2- 2 cups lightly steamed (tender crisp) broccoli florets, 1 cup diced ham, 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese, 1/2 large yellow bell pepper, 1/2 large red bell pepper
Refrigerate, covered, for at least an hour before serving.
Season with salt and pepper, to enjoy, then stir well, serve, and enjoy!
salt & pepper

Notes

Drizzle the rinsed pasta with a bit of olive oil so it doesn't stick.
Feel free to skip any of the veggies you don't like.
Not a ham fan? Substitute crisp, crumbled bacon again.
Want to keep it vegetarian? Skip the meat all together and toss in chickpeas or roasted cauliflower.

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