Pesto Ranch Pasta Salad
This easy-to-make, delicious pasta salad is a fantastic addition to any meal. With just a few ingredients, it can be whipped up in no time. It's perfect for picnics and potlucks. The creamy dressing and fresh, crunchy ingredients make this dish a great option for entertaining. Also, it's great for parties, since it makes a great meal in its own right.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 422kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cup rotini noodles uncooked
- 2 tbsp. pesto sauce
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup thinly sliced English cucumber
- ⅓ cup Roma tomato cubed
- ⅓ cup black olives pitted
- basil freshly chopped
- kosher salt
Instructions
Step 1
- Prepare the noodles as per instruction at the back of its packaging. Just add a pinch of salt when boiling it and it is best cooked al dente. After boiling, drain them in a colander or big strainer and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process. Set the pasta aside and prepare the salad dressing.
Step 2
- For the dressing, just combine the pesto and ranch into a small bowl.
Step 3
- Next, combine the noodles, dressing, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers into a medium bowl.
Step 4
- Top the now-ready pesto-ranch salad with basil and serve. Alternatively, you can put it inside the fridge and chill for some time before serving.
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Notes
You can also prepare the noodles, veggies and dressing ahead but keep each into different containers before refrigerating. Combine them later before serving and remember to top the pesto-ranch salad with basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 2servings | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 488mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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