BEST Ranch Pasta Salad

Ranch pasta salad recipe with rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade ranch dressing is always a popular summer side dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup bell pepper (any color), diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the rotini pasta according to the package...: Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
2. 2While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables...: While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables by washing and chopping the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
3. 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked...: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, thawed corn, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
4. 4To make the homemade ranch dressing, in a...: To make the homemade ranch dressing, in a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
5. 5Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta salad...: Pour the ranch dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
6. 6Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer...: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors mingle.
7. 7Before serving, give the salad a quick stir....: Before serving, give the salad a quick stir. Serve chilled.