Jens Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

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CREAMY PASTA SALAD



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Easy to make and soooo good. This recipe comes from my husband's family, though I have tweaked it a bit.

Provided by Jen in Victoria

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups pasta (fusilli, rotini or macaroni)
2 bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and drain well.
  • Combine with chopped vegetables, cheese and parsley.
  • Mix dressing ingredients in a container with a lid; shake vigorously until sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before eating, in order to allow the pasta to soak up some of the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.2, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 16.2, Sodium 757.2, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 3, Sugar 21.3, Protein 8.8

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING



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Recipe video above. This is a big batch Chicken Pasta Salad with plenty of creamy dressing, lightened up using a combination of sour cream and mayonnaise so it's not excessively oil. Make it today, enjoy it for days!After a no mayo version? Use a Creamy Yogurt Dressing instead.

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Lunch     Pasta     Salad meal

Number Of Ingredients 18

500g / 1 lb macaroni / elbow pasta ((or other pasta of choice))
1 tbsp salt ((to cook pasta))
3 cups cooked chicken (, shredded or finely chopped (Note 1))
150g / 5 oz bacon (, chopped)
2 celery stalks (, finely sliced)
1 red capsicum / bell pepper (, finely diced)
2 green onions (, finely sliced)
2 carrots ((medium), shredded using standard box grater)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, tasty, Colby)
2 avocados ((small/medium), cut into bite size pieces (optional))
1 cup mayonnaise (, whole egg best (Hellmann's, Best Foods, S&W or other whole egg mayonnaise))
1 cup sour cream (, full fat (low fat ok too))
3 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add salt, then cook pasta per packet directions. Drain well, let cool.
  • Dressing: Mix Dressing ingredients in a bowl. Set aside 10 minutes+.
  • Cook bacon: Place bacon in a cold non-stick skillet (Note X). Turn stove on to medium high, then cook bacon until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  • Toss! Place cooked pasta in a large bowl along with all the Pasta Salad ingredients, reserving some bacon for garnish. Pour over Dressing, then toss well.
  • Set aside for 20 minutes. Transfer to serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining bacon. Serve!
  • Storage: Keeps for 3 - 4 days in the fridge. Best to bring to room temp before serving!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 1355 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JEN'S RANCH PASTA SALAD



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You can doctor up this salad any way you like, using different cold veggies & variations on ranch dressing. It's great & a wonderful summer potluck pleaser!

Provided by Jennifer Vargovich

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box rotini pasta
1 bottle ranch dressing
1 pkg colby jack cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Ingredients: ~1 box rotini pasta (any kind, I prefer the tri-color or vegetable rotini) ~1 16 oz bottle ranch dressing (any kind, 3 cheese or with bacon works best) ~8 oz shredded cheese (I use colby jack, casserole blend, or cheddar) ~small package real bacon bits (if not using ranch w/bacon dressing) ~any vegetables you like (carrots, tomatoes, snow peas, etc), cut small ~grated Parmesan cheese, to taste Directions: ~Cook pasta according to package directions until soft. ~Drain, rinse with cold water until cool. ~Put pasta in a large serving dish. Add ranch dressing (full bottle) and stir until all pasta is coated.. ~Add cheese, veggies & bacon bits, stir together until well-mixed. ~Chill in fridge for a couple hours, top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD RECIPE WITH RANCH DRESSING - SHRIMP LOUIS PASTA SALAD | BEST FOODS AND RECIPES IN THE WORLD



Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe With Ranch Dressing - Shrimp Louis Pasta Salad | Best foods and recipes in the world image

Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe With Ranch Dressing I make it all the time for my husband and when i have guests over.

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Categories     Baked-goods Recipes

Time 51m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

Classic Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette - Balance
Grandma's Favorite Pasta Salad Recipes | Taste of Home
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad - Will Cook For Smiles
Neptune Salad | Litehouse Foods
25 Summer Pasta Salads - Big Bear's Wife
Shrimp Pasta Salad - Spend With Pennies

Steps:

  • Source: balancewithjess.com Classic Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette - Balance, Plan on 1 to 1 1/2 cups of salad for a side salad to go with dinner. Be sure to serve them with jalapeño ranch. Feb 26, 2021 · a small green salad to serve alongside a main dish recipe, that usually includes a house dressing or favorite salad dressing like ranch, blue cheese, or oil & vinegar!
  • Source: www.tasteofhome.com Grandma's Favorite Pasta Salad Recipes | Taste of Home, Homemade shrimp fajitas are a crowd pleaser and definitely don't. Jul 16, 2019 · buffalo shrimp lettuce wraps. Plan on 1 to 1 1/2 cups of salad for a side salad to go with dinner.
  • Source: www.willcookforsmiles.com Cheddar Bacon Ranch Tortellini Salad - Will Cook For Smiles, As a salad dressing i thin it out a bit with 2% milk. Everyone asks for the recipe! How big is a side salad?
  • Source: www.litehousefoods.com Neptune Salad | Litehouse Foods, Everyone asks for the recipe! How big is a side salad? As a salad dressing i thin it out a bit with 2% milk.
  • Source: www.bigbearswife.com 25 Summer Pasta Salads - Big Bear's Wife, Homemade shrimp fajitas are a crowd pleaser and definitely don't. If i use it as a dip i leave it just the way it is. How big is a side salad?
  • Source: www.spendwithpennies.com Shrimp Pasta Salad - Spend With Pennies, How big is a side salad? Everyone asks for the recipe! Homemade shrimp fajitas are a crowd pleaser and definitely don't.

Nutrition Facts : Nutrition Information Serving

JEN'S PASTA SALAD



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This is a very good all in one meal, as well as a quick summer salad that goes with everything. I love the salami in it.

Provided by jb41848

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 lb) box ziti pasta, cooked to taste
1 bottle of kraft house Italian dressing
1/4 lb chunk genoa salami, cut in cubes (have the deli slice it in one big chunk)
1 cup broccoli floret, blanched
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup yellow peppers or 1/2 cup green pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to directions on box.
  • In a large bowl, mix ziti, cubed salami, broccoli, carrots, pepper, and 1/2 bottle salad dressing all together.
  • Place in refrigerator to let the flavors blend for up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to serve mix in the rest of the salad dressing and sprinkle the cheese on top.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 486.4, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 17.6

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