Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

5 from 4 votes

Our creamy ranch pasta salad features a quick and easy (but still delicious) homemade dressing. Enjoy it as a meal, or use it to stand out at your next cookout or potluck.

Prep Time20

Cook Time12

Total Time32

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Ranch Pasta Salad

Servings: Servings

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

Pasta

1 pound rotini pasta
1 cup chopped broccoli
8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese
1 medium English cucumber doced
1 medium red bell pepper diced
1/2 medium diced red onion

Ranch Dressing

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook 1 pound rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Transfer to a large bowl.
While pasta is cooking, prepare 1 cup chopped broccoli, 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese, 1 medium English cucumber, 1 medium red bell pepper, and 1/2 medium diced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 tablespoon dried chives, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
Pour dressing over pasta and toss until thoroughly coated. Add the broccoli, cheese cubes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Toss until all ingredients are coated.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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