Yummy Buttermilk Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 1 minute less than package instructions; add fennel and edamame and cook 1 minute. Drain and let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta mixture, watercress, and fennel fronds to bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Prepare pasta noodles al dente according to package directions.
• 2. Strain and cool.
• 3. In a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing envelope according to the package directions adding mayo & buttermilk.
• 4. I thin it out with a couple additional tablespoons of buttermilk or milk if needed.
• 5. Add cubed cheese, cucumber, tomato halves, and optional ham to the pasta.
• 6. Add dressing.
• 7. Combine well.
• 8. Refrigerate for an hour or more. If the noodles soak up most of the dressing, you may add a bit of milk to loosen it up or just a squirt or two of bottled dressing.

YUMMY BUTTERMILK RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the Rotini as directed on package, drain, rinse & cool.
• Mix the butter milk and butter milk ranch mix as directed on pkg. I add a little extra butter milk because it the noodles tend to soak up the dressing when refrigerated and it dries out.
• Mix all of your ingredients in a Large Salad Serving Bowl or whatever you have handy that is big enough :) Cover & Refrigerate Approximately 30 min.
• You may want to check and see if it dried out a little and if so, add a little more dressing. SERVE & ENJOY :)

CREAMY RANCH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water. When pasta is almost tender (about 2 minutes from done) add broccoli. Return to a boil and continue cooking until pasta is al dente and broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again and return to pot; add bell pepper and chill while preparing dressing.
• Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stirring thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• When salad is cool enough, add cheese cubes (you don't want them to melt) and dressing. Stir well to combine and transfer to a large bowl or casserole dish. Serve chilled.