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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini pasta
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1 (1 oz) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup small broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup diced red onion

Method
 

  1. Cook the rotini in well-salted boiling water until just tender, then rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, ranch packet, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the pasta to the dressing and toss until coated. Fold in the bacon, cheddar, tomatoes, broccoli, and red onion.
  4. Adjust seasoning, garnish with extra bacon and dill, and serve.

Notes

For the best texture, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving so the dressing can thicken and the flavors meld. Stir once and taste for salt again right before bringing it to the table.