Bettys Colourful Ranch And Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

CHICKEN BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; rinse with cold water. In large bowl, mix pasta, chicken, bacon, tomatoes and green onions.
• In small bowl, using whisk, beat yoghurt, milk, ranch dressing mix and black pepper. Add to pasta mixture; stir until mixture is incorporated.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

CHICKEN-BACON-RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. In bacon drippings, cook chicken over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove from heat; cool.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, adding peas and carrots during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool.
• In large bowl, toss bacon, chicken and onions. Add pasta, peas and carrots. Add dressing; toss to combine. Garnish with tomato. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

BETTY'S COLOURFUL RANCH AND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook the pasta as per the directions in salted boiling water. Strain well and cool by running cold water of them. Pour into a large salad style bowl
• 2. While the pasta is cooking, chop the veggies and place into the bowl along with the shredded chicken, chopped parsley, seeded mustard (don't leave it out - this is what gives is that something extra) mayonnaise, ranch dressing and poor the milk into the empty ranch bottle to get all the "bits from the bottom out", and pour into the bowl. Stir.
• 3. Pour in the cooked and cooled pasta. This is best if left to rest an hour or two in the fridge, but can be enjoyed straight away. This is great the next day and perfect for BBQ's, potlucks etc.

GARDEN RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
• In medium bowl, mix seasoning mix, dressing and dill weed. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients. Store any remaining salad covered in refrigerator.

ULTIMATE CHICKEN-PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• In large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, cherries and celery. Mix dressing mixture again with wire whisk to recombine; pour over salad and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving to chill salad and blend flavors. Stir in almonds.

FIESTA CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. Shake to drain.
• Stir together Seasoning mix, sour cream, water and chili powder in large bowl. Stir in pasta-vegetable mixture, tomatoes, bell pepper and onion. Stir in chicken.
• Line serving plate with tortilla chips. Mound salad onto chips; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Serve with salsa. Refrigerate any remaining salad.

FRUITED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, oranges and grapes. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water; add to chicken mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.Easy Asian Noodles: Substitute 8 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti for bow tie pasta, adding a 10-ounce package of julienned carrots and 1/2 pound sugar snap peas during last minute of cooking. Drain; add chicken, oranges and 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce.

CASHEW-CHICKEN ROTINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, pineapple, celery, onions, grapes and cranberries. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into chicken mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the ranch dressing and mayonnaise. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in cashews.