Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad packed with protein from chicken and fresh veggies, dressed in a tangy ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (diced)
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and let it cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, diced chicken, and chopped fresh vegetables in a large bowl.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize the vegetables based on your preference and feel free to add feta cheese or try different dressings. Great as leftovers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg