Southwestern Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil your pasta according to package instructions. You want the pasta to be al dente so it's not overcooked.
• While your pasta is boiling, gather all your other ingredients.
• In a medium bowl, mix up your Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet with the mayo, sour cream, milk and garlic powder and set aside.
• Place all other ingredients in a large bowl.
• Once your pasta is finished, rinse under a cool stream of water until all the pasta is cool.
• Place the pasta in with the other ingredients, add the dressing and toss until well-coated.
• Chill or serve right away.

SOUTHWEST RANCH SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
• For best results, cover and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cooking.
• Drain pasta and corn; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• Im medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, dressing and lime juice. Stir in pasta with corn and remaining ingredients except tortilla chips. Serve salad with tortilla chips. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

SUPERB SOUTHWESTERN RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Make dressing according to package instructions, with the addition of sugar, cumin and chili powder. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• 2. Cook your pasta, according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
• 3. Cut up your vegetables.
• 4. Once pasta is cool and dressing is chilled - pour pasta into a large bowl and sprinkle with salad supreme.
• 5. Add prepared vegetables, cheese and bacon. Toss well.
• 6. Pour prepared dressing over pasta mixture and toss well to coat all pasta. Salt and pepper if desired.
• 7. Place in refrigerator and chill until ready to serve. At least 2 hours. I garnished with some sliced green onion tops...Enjoy!

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.)

SOUTHWEST RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
• Refrigerate for 30 min to soften bacon bits.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.