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Creamy Pasta Salad

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This creamy pasta salad is a colorful and flavorful dish, perfect for gatherings or a refreshing side. Quick to prepare and sure to please!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli or rotini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
  • 2 cups asparagus, ends removed and chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese, sliced into matchsticks or grated

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, drain, and cool slightly.
  • Prepare vegetables by washing and chopping accordingly.
  • Mix ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, and milk in a bowl until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta and chopped vegetables with cheddar cheese.
  • Pour dressing over the mixture and stir until well coated.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to enhance flavors.
  • Before serving, stir to redistribute dressing.

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Notes

Ensure pasta is completely cool before combining with the dressing for the best texture.
Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference or what’s in season.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 7
  • Cholesterol: 20