Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad Recipe
This Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on a classic pasta salad, featuring a creamy ranch dressing and added protein for a satisfying meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Creamy Ranch Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Protein:
- 1 grilled chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Make Dressing: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, grilled chicken, and chickpeas.
- Add Dressing: Pour the creamy ranch dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding more vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add more chickpeas or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
