Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
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Have you been on the search, for the creamiest, most flavorful pasta salad? I know I have….for quite some time now. Well, seeing as I’m a bit obsessed with ranch flavored recipes, I just HAD to put a ranch spin on a pasta salad.
Here is my rendition of the best, most creamy pasta salad out there. Meet my Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad. Don’t you just want to dive in with a spoon right now?! I sure did. Over, and over and over again 🙂
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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
- Prepare pasta according to package. While waiting for the pasta to boil, gather your carrots, celery, red onion, frozen peas, ham and cheddar cheese. Set aside
- To make the dressing, whisk together ranch mix, mayo and milk. Mix until all lumps are gone.
- Once pasta is done, drain and let cool for a couple minutes. Once cooled, mix in carrots, celery, red onion, frozen peas, ham and cheddar cheese.
- Next pour dressing over the pasta salad, and stir gently until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
- Right before serving, give your Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad a couple more stirs to mix in any of the dressing that had settled at the bottom.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 cup medium diced or shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
- ¼ red onion diced
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup ham cubed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 packets ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package. While waiting for the pasta to boil, gather your carrots, celery, red onion, frozen peas, ham and cheddar cheese. Set aside
- To make the dressing, whisk together ranch mix, mayo and milk. Mix until all lumps are gone.
- Once pasta is done, drain and let cool for a couple minutes. Once cooled, mix in carrots, celery, red onion, frozen peas, ham and cheddar cheese.
- Next pour dressing over the pasta salad, and stir gently until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
- Right before serving, give your Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad a couple more stirs to mix in any of the dressing that had settled at the bottom.
Nutrition
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Post updated September 2020
I don’t have any ranch seasoning but I have ranch dressing. Could i use the dressing instead of the seasoning?
I have only made this with the seasoning Anthony. Sorry. Can anyone else help Anthony out?
I’ve used ranch dressing most of the time. I like the bottled ranch in the refrigerator section. Works lovely
I make something similar but instead of ham I use andouille sausage chopped up. Adds a little spice and everyone loves it
Sounds yummy!
Yay! This was yummy and so easy. Thanks for sharing Corey.
I made a batch and grilled up some chicken and tossed that in. I took a big bowl to work to share and everyone really liked it. Love all the veggies for crunch and the ranch flavor! I used bowties cause that’s what I had and I love the shape. Once the noodles soaked up a bit of the sauce, there was the perfect amount left. Love chilled main dishes for summer!
Hope you’re having an awesome day.
I love the idea of adding chicken! YUM!!
Does it matter if you use the salad dressing & seasoning mix or the the ranch for dips seasoning?
I have honestly used both Nancy and have not noticed a difference 🙂
This is a really good recipe, but understand it makes ALOT! My husband just loves it.