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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

A classic pasta salad with a creamy ranch dressing, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings. Packed with fresh vegetables and cheddar cheese, this salad is a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced cucumber (preferably English)
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 0.5 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse.
  2. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
  3. Combine pasta, veggies, and cheese in a bowl.
  4. Pour ranch dressing over and stir gently.
  5. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. Serve chilled, garnish with parsley.

Notes

For a lighter version, use light ranch dressing and reduced-fat cheese.