Ranch Macaroni Salad Recipes

CREAMY RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to directions on package. Drain water then rinse pasta shells in cold water to stop them from further cooking. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine diced onion, diced celery and parsley. Mix well.
• Add cooled pasta shells to the onion mixture and toss until well mixed.
• Add the sour cream and half the ranch dressing mix to pasta mixture. Toss until well mixed.
• Add the mayonnaise and the remaining ranch dressing mix. Toss again until well mixed. Add shredded cheddar cheese and toss well once again.
• Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.

RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cucumber and tomato. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

SIMPLE RANCH CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and pat dry.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the celery, olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, chicken and Ranch dressing mix. Stir in macaroni until well blended. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir, and sprinkle paprika over the top before serving.

VEGAN CREAMY RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Blend the cashews, oil, vinegar, dried herbs, garlic powder, honey, onion powder, black pepper and 1 cup water in a blender (preferably high-speed) until smooth; season to taste with salt and refrigerate until cold.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain. Spread evenly on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and toss; let cool.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooled macaroni, tomatoes, kale, celery, corn and bell pepper. Add the dressing and toss to combine.

RANCH MACARONI SALAD FOR KIDS

Steps:

• Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions, about 5 to 7 minutes, until barely al dente.
• Drain well and put into a medium bowl.
• Pour vinegar over pasta and stir to combine.
• Let sit 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes until vinegar is absorbed and pasta has cooled.
• Add pepperoni and cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
• In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, buttermilk, green onion, celery, radish, and onion, and garlic.
• Stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour over pasta mixture and gently stir to combine.

BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cut bacon into small bits and fry until very crispy. Drain and let cool.
• Shred carrots, and mix with peas, noodles, and bacon in a large bowl.
• Cover with the Miracle Whip.
• Mix in Ranch packet.
• Best if chilled overnight.

RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large container gently combine all ingredients mixing well.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, the longer it mingles the better it tastes!