Description
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., rotini, penne): 1 pound
- Ranch dressing: 1 cup
- Cherry tomatoes, halved: 1 pint
- Cucumber, diced: 1 medium
- Red onion, thinly sliced: 1/2 medium
- Black olives, sliced: 1/2 cup
- Cheddar cheese, shredded: 1 cup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and cheese to the bowl.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or bacon for extra protein.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg