Description
This creamy broccoli ranch pasta salad is a comforting, make-ahead dish made with tender pasta, crisp broccoli, rich ranch dressing, and shredded cheese. It’s perfect for busy days, family gatherings, and warm-weather meals when you want something easy yet satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rotini or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in well-salted water until tender. Drain and let cool.
- Chop broccoli into small bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add pasta, broccoli, and cheese to the bowl.
- Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra protein, add grilled chicken or crispy bacon. If the salad thickens in the fridge, stir in a little extra ranch dressing before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg