Description
Tri Colored Rotini is mixed together with halved cherry tomatoes, fresh broccoli florets, green peas, matchstick carrots and cold ranch dressing for a super easy summer pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce tri-color rotini
- 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped matchstick carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 20 ounces ranch dressing, store bought or homemade ranch dressing
- salt to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook for 8 – 9 minutes.
3. Drain pasta.
4. You can rinse pasta or not.
5. Pour pasta in a large bowl.
6. Add in broccoli, carrots, peas, and tomatoes.
7. Stir together.
8. Add in 2 cups ranch dressing and stir.
9. Cover and place into the fridge for at least 2 hours.
10. Before serving. Stir in the rest of the ranch dressing and add salt to taste.
Notes
This salad is perfect for meal prep or summer picnics. Feel free to use your favorite ranch dressing, or try a homemade version for extra flavor. For added protein, you can stir in some cooked chicken or chickpeas.