Crunchy Vegetable Ranch Pasta Salad Food

CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, make the ranch dressing by combining the ranch seasoning mix, greek yogurt and milk. Whisk to combine. Place the mixing bowl in the fridge while you make the rest of the pasta salad.
• Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and add to the large mixing bowl with the ranch dressing while the pasta is still warm. Add in the carrots, celery, onion and frozen peas. Toss to combine. It will look a little too saucy at first, but the warm noodles will absorb some of the dressing. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until it is cooled. After it has cooled, toss it a few more times to evenly distribute the dressing. If needed, add in a little more greek yogurt and milk if the noodles absorbed too much of the dressing.
• Serve cold or at room temperature. Will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 1 week.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli and cauliflower to the boiling water for the last 3 min. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well; place in large bowl.
• Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 1 hour; stir. Sprinkle with cheese.

CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, then rinse it under cold water to cool completely; drain it well again.
• Meanwhile, reserve 2 tablespoons of the carrot for garnish. Put the remaining carrot in a large bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, celery leaves, lemon juice, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until combined. The dressing can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.
• Add the pasta to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine. To serve, top it with the Parmesan, reserved carrots and additional chives and season with pepper.

CRUNCHY VEGGIE RANCH EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Place chopped eggs in a medium bowl, and mash gently with a fork until pieces are small and uniform. Add green onions, carrot, celery and peas and toss with a spoon. Top with relish and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For school lunch: pack in small reusable container with a side of whole grain crackers or melba toasts for dipping, spreading, or scooping. Or make it into a sandwich with whole grain bread.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

VEGGIE RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayo and ranch seasoning until well blended.
• Set aside.
• In large bowl combine pasta, brocolli, cauliflower, radishes, cucumbers, and mayo mixture.
• Add salt, pepper.
• Let pasta salad set 4-6 hours or overnight if possible.
• Add more mayo if needed before serving (the creamier the better!).
• Serve chilled.