Out of this World Pasta Salad Recipe
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Out of this World Pasta Salad

By: Hidden Valley® Ranch 
"Who can resist this colorful pasta salad: Red, yellow, and green bell pepper shapes, grated carrots, and Romanesco florets tossed with creamy Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing make a delicious meal the kids will love."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 to 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound whole wheat wagon wheel pasta
  • 1/2 pound whole wheat spiral pasta
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 large head Romanesco broccoli (the "alien" veggie), trimmed and cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
  • 1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing

Directions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, grate the carrot and cut the bell peppers into various sized stars and half-moons (crescents).
  3. During the last 3 minutes of cooking the pasta, add the Romanesco broccoli and cook together.
  4. Rinse the pasta and Romanesco broccoli mixture under cool water to prevent further cooking.
  5. Combine the pasta and Romanesco broccoli mixture, grated carrot, bell pepper shapes and olives.
  6. Add the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light to the pasta and veggies and mix until well combined.
  7. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 323 | Total Fat: 8.6g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2011 by dandmorgan Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
If you use the packet of HVR dressing mix and make it with Hellman's Light Mayo it tastes just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2011 by Baking Nana Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a quick and easy, kid friendly pasta salad. I didn't have either Romanesco or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2011 by Dee   view full review
I have been making this recipe for years and it is always a great go-to for pot lucks. I use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2011 by CookinBug Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good! I didn't have a yellow bell pepper and only had roasted red bell peppers in a jar,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2011 by Doug Matthews Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This got mixed reviews at a cookout yesterday. Some thought it was too much ranch and others...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2011 by witchywoman Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This would be good to take to a potluck or something like that. I found it to be just ok....
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2011 by LilSnoo Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wasn't a fan of this recipe. It was bland and hubby and I felt it needed a lot more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2011 by FrackFamily5 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Ahh, this one was not a keeper in our house. Ranch and cold pasta is not for us- I even added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2011 by Quida Cooke   view full review
This is one of those perfect for unexpected guests or for a crowd or a pot luck dishes - made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2011 by SHORECOOK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Tonight I made this recipe as a side dish to go with Polska Kielbasa and I was not...

 

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