Description
A creamy and comforting pasta salad bursting with flavor, perfect for summer picnics or as a make-ahead side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (any shape)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let it cool.
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced cucumber, broccoli florets, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold as a delightful side dish or a light lunch option.
Notes
This pasta salad tastes even better when made the day before! Swap out ingredients to fit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg