Description
This Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad is a delightful and vibrant dish that combines the rich flavors of ranch seasoning with the satisfying texture of pasta and cheese. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light meal, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 30 minutes. With its colorful mix of ingredients and customizable nature, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests while being a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Serve it as a refreshing standalone dish or pair it with grilled proteins for a heartier meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow noodles
- 1 oz ranch dip seasoning mix
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 16 oz sharp or mild cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 10 oz frozen peas (thawed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow noodles in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ranch seasoning, sour cream, and mayonnaise; mix well.
- Add cooled pasta to the dressing mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Stir in cubed cheese and thawed peas; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container to enjoy later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg