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Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy, tangy pasta salad tossed with crisp vegetables and a homemade ranch dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for lunches, potlucks, or picnics.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
510
Protein
12g
Ranch Pasta Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, ~9 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.

  2. Step 2

    Dice cucumber into 1/2-inch pieces and halve cherry tomatoes. Add both to a large bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Add cooled pasta to the bowl with vegetables. Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife

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