Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY SOUTHWEST RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Place a large pot of salted water over high heat. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile chop all necessary ingredients.
• Set out a large salad bowl. Add in the cooked pasta, black beans, tomatoes, corn, chopped bell pepper, onion, cilantro, olives, and jalapeno.
• In a separate bowl (or measuring pitcher) combine the ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well. Then taste, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the dressing into the pasta salad and gently stir until well coated.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. (Allowing the pasta salad ingredients to rest with the dressing longer creates a better overall flavor.)

CREAMY CILANTRO RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients for the cilantro ranch dressing into a blender. Blend until smooth and combined. Keep in fridge while you prepare the pasta salad. * I only use half a jalapeno and I take the seeds out. If you want more heat then leave the seeds and use the entire jalapeno.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Don't forget to add about 1 teaspoon salt to the boiling water to flavor the pasta. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
• Add drained pasta, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, and red onion into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
• Add the sauce into the pasta salad and stir. If wanted, reserve some of the dressing (about 2 tablespoons or so) to moisten refrigerated leftovers.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-3 hours before serving. Leftovers are fabulous, but as with any pasta salad the pasta soaks up most the dressing once refrigerated for hours. Just add in a couple tablespoons of reserved dressing and stir to moisten back up.

SALSA RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine pasta, corn, beans, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, ⅓ cup ranch dressing, ⅓ cup salsa, salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine ingredients. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in remaining ⅓ cup ranch dressing, ⅓ cup salsa and spinach. Top with additional cilantro and green onions. Serve cold.

CREAMY CILANTRO RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a big bowl, add in your first six ingredients. (Make sure your pasta has been cooled with running water and then drained completely.) Set aside.
• In a food processor or blender, add in your ranch dressing and cilantro and blend just a second until they're creamy together.
• Pour this creamy cilantro mixture all over your pasta salad ingredients in the bowl and toss together. Next, stir in just a pinch of both salt and pepper and your reserved cilantro. Finally, stir in your cubed feta cheese.
• Pop this pasta salad in the fridge to chill at least one hour up to 24.

CILANTRO RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

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CILANTRO LIME RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, make your dressing by simply adding in the green salsa, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Blend until it is all smooth,
• Serve right away or cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Will keep for 7-10 days if refrigerated.